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DV62 RUR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV62 RUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 20,867 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 20,312 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2024 20,310 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to subframe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 20,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner and outer sidewalls slight damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 19,302 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 19,302 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 18,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 18,219 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 15,345 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 13,474 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 22 Sep 2016 10,002 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 9,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 7,152 miles

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 RUR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 RUR, 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 DV62 RUR registered?

DV62 RUR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is DV62 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV62 RUR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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