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DE62 UXK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

307,389 mi
Last recorded307,389 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE62 UXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 307,389 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 307,058 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 281,221 miles

Nearside rear tyre has split on the inner sidewall.

Fail 21 Jun 2024 281,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has split on the inner sidewall.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 257,101 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 233,590 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 233,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 205,146 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 191,742 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Emissions too clean to trigger the DSM

Off and nearside rear tyres have 3mm tread

Pass 4 Jun 2019 166,698 miles

Engine can't be revved high enough to trigger the DSM

Fail 4 Jun 2019 166,698 miles

Engine can't be revved high enough to trigger the DSM

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 143,850 miles

Both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2018 134,703 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,608 miles

Nearside Front tyre damage

under/trays fitted can not see components

Fail 14 Jun 2017 121,608 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre damage

under/trays fitted can not see components

Pass 4 Jan 2017 113,453 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre and tyre worn on edges

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Jul 2016 101,609 miles

Both front shock absorbers slight play in sliding glands

Pass 6 Jan 2016 90,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 90,180 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 41,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE62 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

DE62 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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