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DE62 ESO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 111,748 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at upper limit standard fitment undertrays fitted limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

parking brake effort met at 18%

Pass 16 Jul 2025 109,289 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2025 109,288 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,085 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear standard fitment under trays fitted limiting inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside perishing and heavily wearing smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2023 104,422 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

all Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2022 100,834 miles

All tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Dec 2021 93,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 86,558 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 82,083 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,287 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 79,237 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,282 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,415 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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DE62 ESO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,597cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DE62 ESO, 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 DE62 ESO registered?

DE62 ESO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DE62 ESO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE62 ESO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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