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EJ62 OEV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

103,207 mi
Last recorded103,207 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ62 OEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2023 103,207 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 91,564 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,905 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2020 78,960 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 69,426 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 61,329 miles

Possible oil leak - under trays fitted restricting view of some components

Wipers smearing windscreen

Pass 26 May 2017 54,567 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 50,354 miles

Nearside rear tyre is on 3mm wearing thin

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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EJ62 OEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 EJ62 OEV, 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 EJ62 OEV registered?

EJ62 OEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 November 2012.

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The MOT history for EJ62 OEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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