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EK62 ONU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,102 mi
Last recorded204,102 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 ONU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2026 204,102 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 201,490 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2024 168,937 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2024 168,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside forward facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 132,259 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 108,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 101,810 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 96,964 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 90,009 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 90,009 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 81,591 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 72,121 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 61,101 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 51,593 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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EK62 ONU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 EK62 ONU, 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 EK62 ONU registered?

EK62 ONU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 October 2012.

Is EK62 ONU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 ONU 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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