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DU62 VGP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 1955cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,492 mi
Last recorded70,492 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VGP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,955cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 70,492 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 63,785 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 49,546 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 48,638 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 45,379 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 43,403 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,257 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 39,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 38,457 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear seats due to expensive and fragile music equipment

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2018 38,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to test rear seats due to expensive and fragile music equipment

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 35,004 miles

both front tyres have small cracks in sidewall

unable to inspect rear seatbelts

Pass 18 Nov 2016 31,162 miles

Engine cover fitted

Engine under trays fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,680 miles

Engine cover fitted

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

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 VGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,955cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU62 VGP registered?

DU62 VGP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is DU62 VGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 VGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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