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DU62 VGC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,688 mi
Last recorded46,688 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 25 May 2024 46,688 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 41,551 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,569 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 36,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 35,890 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 29,175 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 23,009 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 22,244 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,948 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2015 16,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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 VGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 DU62 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

DU62 VGC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 September 2012.

Is DU62 VGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 VGC shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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