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EA62 PZN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

177,537 mi
Last recorded177,537 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2025 177,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 168,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet slightly damaged,

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 2 Dec 2024 168,690 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Bonnet slightly damaged,

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake needs adjustment

Fail 28 Nov 2024 168,516 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Front Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bonnet Damage, Can Still Be Opened & Closed

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts & Rears Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Flexi Damage

Front Anti Roll Bar Rubber Bush Worn ns/os

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cut On Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 158,126 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damage /blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/edges bald/outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2023 158,124 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear at floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel Burst brake pipe. Leak (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi damage /blow (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm/edges bald/outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/outer edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective soft ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 148,044 miles

Central Rear exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2022 148,032 miles

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

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

Central Rear exhaust flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly both sides (1.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 145,580 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 143,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 143,506 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 119,201 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 89,013 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 38,402 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 PZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 EA62 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

EA62 PZN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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