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DX62 EFT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX62 EFT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 109,215 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded , unable to check properly due to the location . In my opinion they should be replaced.

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 109,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded , unable to check properly due to the location . In my opinion they should be replaced.

Engine bay covered and under trays fitted

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear Brake has a slight bind

Pass 10 Oct 2024 104,358 miles

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

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

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2024 104,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2023 96,616 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

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

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

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

engine bay covered and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2022 87,968 miles

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

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 18 Oct 2021 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 79,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205x55x16 (5.2.3 (e))

No smoke diesel test passed

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 69,646 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 16 Oct 2019 60,065 miles

no smoke diesel test passed

Fail 15 Oct 2019 60,025 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front and rear brake pads low

no smoke diesel test passed

Pass 28 Sep 2018 51,209 miles

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 24 Sep 2018 51,082 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 12 Sep 2017 40,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2016 30,185 miles

bottom covers fitted restricting view

top covers fitted restricting view

Pass 5 Oct 2015 18,428 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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DX62 EFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DX62 EFT, 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 DX62 EFT registered?

DX62 EFT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is DX62 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX62 EFT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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