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DG62 YFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,065 mi
Last recorded117,065 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 117,065 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2025 117,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2025 117,060 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside within 30cm of front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside within 30cm of front mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe within 30cm of offside rear tie bars (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear subframe within 30cm of nearside rear tie bar mountings (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nearside rear asymmetric tyre incorrectly fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2024 111,147 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 111,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 96,883 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,876 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 82,282 miles

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

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 29 Jun 2020 73,184 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 49,788 miles

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

Rear brakes pads getting low

no dash side and brake lamp faulty all lamps working ok

Pass 3 Oct 2016 39,583 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,268 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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)

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 YFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG62 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

DG62 YFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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