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EK62 XHJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,611 mi
Last recorded30,611 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK62 XHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 30,611 miles

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

Fail 24 Oct 2015 30,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight damage to offside front tyre outer wall

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 XHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 XHJ, 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 XHJ registered?

EK62 XHJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is EK62 XHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 XHJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK62 XHJ have outstanding finance?

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