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DY62 RHF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,799 mi
Last recorded154,799 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 RHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 154,799 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 154,799 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 131,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 106,286 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 102,174 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 102,174 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 92,147 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 91,924 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 82,521 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 67,881 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 56,014 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre low on edge

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre low edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,232 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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DY62 RHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DY62 RHF, 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 DY62 RHF registered?

DY62 RHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 November 2012.

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The MOT history for DY62 RHF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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