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DU62 ARF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,826 mi
Last recorded63,826 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 63,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2026 63,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2025 61,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 57,664 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 55,097 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 52,338 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 50,213 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 48,322 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,144 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 40,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 37,606 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,523 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 33,523 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 23,741 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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DU62 ARF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU62 ARF, 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 DU62 ARF registered?

DU62 ARF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DU62 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 ARF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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