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DA62 XVR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,351 mi
Last recorded108,351 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 108,351 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2026 108,351 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 103,810 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 103,809 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 16 Nov 2024 100,939 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 92,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2021 79,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Under trays fitted obscuring some components underneath the vehicle

Pass 24 Nov 2020 74,727 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant Low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Nov 2019 68,345 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Nov 2019 68,345 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Items removed from drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth just meets requirement of 1.6 mm over central 3/4 width (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Vehicle’s internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Nov 2018 59,625 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 48,881 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 37,451 miles

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

tyres wearing on edges n/s/f, o/s/f & o/s/r.

Pass 20 Nov 2015 25,709 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 XVR 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 XVR, 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 XVR registered?

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

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