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DA62 XVO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

90,279 mi
Last recorded90,279 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XVO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 90,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 87,563 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2025 87,561 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt chalked (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (chalked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,349 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 82,424 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 80,269 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 77,629 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn off on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 74,075 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 70,861 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 66,977 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 62,718 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 41,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin discs also wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

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 XVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XVO, 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 XVO registered?

DA62 XVO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is DA62 XVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 XVO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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