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DY62 RHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,079 mi
Last recorded82,079 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 82,079 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 11 May 2018 72,794 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 53,527 miles

Front multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Fail 8 May 2017 53,517 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front multiple small chips in windscreen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing inspection of some items

Pass 12 May 2016 38,324 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 38,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,473 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 29,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 RHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RHU, 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 RHU registered?

DY62 RHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is DY62 RHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY62 RHU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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