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DS62 CDZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

175,360 mi
Last recorded175,360 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS62 CDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2026 175,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 151,431 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 2 Nov 2024 130,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 115,492 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 105,333 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 99,247 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 93,632 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 88,374 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 82,130 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Jan 2017 71,307 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 61,837 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DS62 CDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DS62 CDZ, 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 DS62 CDZ registered?

DS62 CDZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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