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DA62 XVP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,665 mi
Last recorded81,665 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 81,665 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,377 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2025 73,374 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2023 57,858 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 44,026 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 44,026 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 43,347 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 40,382 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 38,941 miles

undersheilds not allowing full insspection

Pass 25 Nov 2019 36,007 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 32,367 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,457 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 22,847 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 16,762 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 16,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 y (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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 XVP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XVP, 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.

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What year was DA62 XVP registered?

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

Is DA62 XVP safe to buy?

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