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EK62 TUY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,534 mi
Last recorded95,534 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 TUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 95,534 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 83,211 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 75,355 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 71,786 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 65,830 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,189 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 53,651 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 50,012 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 44,088 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 44,088 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 36,633 miles

Offside Front feathered outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres feathering inner edges

high level brake light inop

Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges feathered,sidewall cuts (4.1.E.1)

engine/undertrays fitted

high level brake light inop

Pass 29 Sep 2015 20,878 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 20,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 TUY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK62 TUY registered?

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

Is EK62 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 TUY 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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