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EX62 YFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 94,954 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 94,954 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2025 90,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 84,117 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2024 84,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower arm balljoint dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 78,261 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 72,802 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 67,709 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 67,689 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded steel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 60,006 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 53,962 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 48,131 miles

Front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 28 Jul 2017 42,599 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Sep 2015 29,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres perishing.

under trays fitted at time of test obscuring some testable items.

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 YFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

EX62 YFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EX62 YFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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