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DA62 XWE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,773 mi
Last recorded170,773 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 XWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 170,773 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 162,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 151,209 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 151,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 138,368 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 124,299 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,096 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,096 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low light displayed

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner/outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 108,334 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 108,334 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect o/s/n/s (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 97,842 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 82,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 71,480 miles

Nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 7 Nov 2015 60,918 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 XWE, 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 XWE registered?

DA62 XWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is DA62 XWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA62 XWE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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