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DG62 DFP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,396 mi
Last recorded131,396 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 DFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,396 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 125,982 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 121,547 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 116,881 miles

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 20 Dec 2021 111,246 miles

Handbrake slightly tight need some sort of repair or adjustment

Pass 19 Dec 2020 105,579 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Cross arm ball joint slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 91,550 miles

Nearside Rear Cut on outer wall of tyre (no ply/cords exposed)

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,842 miles

All rear seat belts not checked, child seats fitted

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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 66,131 miles

FRONT WIPERS STARTING TO SMEAR SCREEN.

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 85% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

WINDSCREEN STONE CHIPPED.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT AND REAR LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 49,359 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 35,304 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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DG62 DFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DG62 DFP, 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 DG62 DFP registered?

DG62 DFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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