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EX62 XES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

171,941 mi
Last recorded171,941 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 171,941 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2026 171,734 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 146,258 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 146,467 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 137,093 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 137,035 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 121,522 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 117,513 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 115,945 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 112,460 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 107,122 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 106,081 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 98,074 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 98,074 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 90,346 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 83,080 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 74,557 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 74,003 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 66,142 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 57,560 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 49,518 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 41,444 miles

under cover fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 41,099 miles

No smoke detected.

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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EX62 XES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EX62 XES, 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

How do I check the history of EX62 XES?

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What year was EX62 XES registered?

EX62 XES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is EX62 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XES shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX62 XES have outstanding finance?

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