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DV62 RVN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,833 mi
Last recorded163,833 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 163,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 163,817 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 153,646 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres on narrow rims

Fail 6 May 2025 153,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside hand brake low on near side

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

front tyres narrow on rim

Pass 2 Jan 2024 135,060 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 135,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2022 130,511 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 130,511 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 126,760 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 108,607 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 101,723 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 91,029 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 80,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 76,225 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 69,639 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 63,270 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 62,973 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 58,360 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 RVN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DV62 RVN, 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 RVN registered?

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

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