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EK62 TPU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,794 mi
Last recorded132,794 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 132,794 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4* (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 2 May 2026 132,794 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4* (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2025 128,016 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall multiple cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 116,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 116,068 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 104,695 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 104,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,377 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 72,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 52,515 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 42,647 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 42,641 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2017 37,688 miles

Nearside Front SUSPECT PUNCTURE N/S/F TYRE LOW PRESSURE.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 90% WEAR. (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT/REAR SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 30,919 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 24,977 miles

Front BRAKE PADS 6MM THICKNESS APPROX

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/F AND N/S/F (3.5.1i)

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 TPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EK62 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

EK62 TPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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