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EX62 XET

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

78,467 mi
Last recorded78,467 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 XET
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.3mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 78,466 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.2mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.3mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,883 miles

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower rear ***close to mot refusal*** (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front approx 3.5mm / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 69,596 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 65,144 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear slightly cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 62,132 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 58,787 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 50,780 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 41,672 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 35,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 35,034 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre various cuts to outer sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm + nail in tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 31,927 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2016 31,927 miles

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

Both front tyres scrubbing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2015 28,581 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on outer wall

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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 XET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EX62 XET, 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 EX62 XET registered?

EX62 XET is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is EX62 XET safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 XET shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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