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EK62 XHW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,882 mi
Last recorded129,882 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Jun 2024 129,882 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 128,774 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 124,491 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 120,508 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 117,995 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 101,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,962 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,812 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 36,136 miles

PLASTIC TRAYS FITTED NOT ALOWING FULL INSPECTION

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 XHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW registered?

EK62 XHW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is EK62 XHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK62 XHW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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