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DA62 XCS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,160 mi
Last recorded57,160 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XCS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 57,160 miles
Pass 10 May 2025 54,033 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 50,699 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 47,088 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 43,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 43,116 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 42,020 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 36,596 miles

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter slight damage

under trays /cover fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2020 36,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f lower ball joint gaiter slight damage

under trays /cover fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2019 31,494 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

front and rear tyres different size .front 225/45/17 rear 245/40/17

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Dec 2018 27,069 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 24,231 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 21,184 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 17,815 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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DA62 XCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.7% with a typical mileage of 71,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA62 XCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DA62 XCS registered?

DA62 XCS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DA62 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 XCS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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