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DN62 PVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

315,761 mi
Last recorded315,761 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN62 PVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 315,761 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2025 315,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 307,312 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 307,150 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 284,810 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 260,538 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 260,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 236,372 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 235,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 216,147 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 216,147 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 197,470 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 196,489 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure securing bracket adrift (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure securing bracket adrift (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 168,750 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 168,750 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on the inner edge ... advice change (5.2.3 (e))

under tray and under body covers fitted

Pass 30 Dec 2017 142,734 miles

Nearside Front tyre some small side wall cuts no ply or cord showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad !!! (3.5.1i)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 30 Dec 2017 142,733 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre some small side wall cuts no ply or cord showing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bad !!! (3.5.1i)

covers and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

front brake balances just in limit 28% ?????

Pass 28 Dec 2016 114,595 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,447 miles

emission test carried out readings too low to register

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

plastic covers all under vehicle

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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DN62 PVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DN62 PVL, 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 DN62 PVL registered?

DN62 PVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is DN62 PVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN62 PVL shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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