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EK62 TVL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,758 mi
Last recorded123,758 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 TVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 123,758 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 115,802 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear break pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 108,964 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 101,739 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 101,739 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 81,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 76,143 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall small splits forming (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin check in 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in nearside (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 64,568 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 54,488 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Tyre slight wear outer edge

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,336 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,336 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 31,673 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 TVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

EK62 TVL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 October 2012.

Is EK62 TVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 TVL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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