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DU62 VHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,442 mi
Last recorded86,442 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU62 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 86,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 82,564 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2025 82,564 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 77,248 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2024 77,222 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 72,861 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 67,022 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,730 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 63,729 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 61,657 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 55,067 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 55,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2018 48,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 40,935 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 40,931 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 34,058 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 34,057 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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 VHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 VHJ, 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 VHJ registered?

DU62 VHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DU62 VHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU62 VHJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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