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EF62 BLK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,438 mi
Last recorded58,438 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF62 BLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 58,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Nov 2024 55,858 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 82,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 77,616 miles

Rear Inner brake pads low

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,890 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads low

Fail 20 Aug 2021 72,866 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs lipped

Rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Aug 2020 66,910 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to limits

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Aug 2019 38,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limits and has nail in tread

Offside Rear tyre close to limits and has nail in tread

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Aug 2018 34,836 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 29,880 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,438 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 18,921 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 18,866 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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EF62 BLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF62 BLK, 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 EF62 BLK registered?

EF62 BLK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 December 2012.

Is EF62 BLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF62 BLK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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