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DU62 VGG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

39,519 mi
Last recorded39,519 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 39,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 39,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 37,991 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 37,892 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 37,892 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 37,762 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 13 Feb 2021 36,358 miles

all brake disc and pads worn

rear tyres low

Pass 19 Dec 2019 35,336 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 32,032 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2018 32,030 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 27,843 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2017 27,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 27,702 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked multiple cracks (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured multiple cracks as marked (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel weld breaking away some previous welds cracked (4.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle splash gaurd (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front side light and day time running light dim

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,006 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 19,767 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 19,742 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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 VGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DU62 VGG, 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 VGG registered?

DU62 VGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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