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DV62 OML

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

30,180 mi
Last recorded30,180 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 OML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 30,180 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

Rear both rear tyres worn low close to limit

front metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2024 29,964 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Marked with chalk (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Both rear tyres worn

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread, tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 28,537 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 27,197 miles

Covers & under trays fitted preventing a full inspection of fuel & brake pipes

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 25,888 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn - would recommend replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material would recommend replacement asap (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 24,582 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 23,142 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 23,142 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 20,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A', Stone chip.

Fail 25 Oct 2018 20,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front wipers slightly smearing.

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A', Stone chip.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 17,577 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 14,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 10,835 miles

engine cover 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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DV62 OML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DV62 OML, 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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DV62 OML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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