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EA62 PZE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

102,212 mi
Last recorded102,212 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA62 PZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 102,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 102,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3 mil of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 92,420 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 84,970 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outside edges and are very close to the legal limit would recommend a tracking check

slight corrosion on both front brake pipes

Pass 24 Aug 2022 75,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Fail 24 Aug 2022 75,520 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2 mil (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres are wearing on inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,992 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Sep 2021 68,992 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,255 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 66,255 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 61,385 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 54,984 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 54,984 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear 255/35/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 42,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wear outer and inner edges

Fail 22 Oct 2016 42,155 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre wear outer and inner edges

Offside Front Tyre wear outer and inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 30,255 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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EA62 PZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EA62 PZE, 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 EA62 PZE registered?

EA62 PZE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 October 2012.

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