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EX62 YHD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,652 mi
Last recorded92,652 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 92,652 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover missing straight arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated banana arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated straight arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,216 miles

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

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

Under tray & covers fitted obstructing full inspection

Fail 24 Mar 2025 91,216 miles

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

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

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

Under tray & covers fitted obstructing full inspection

Pass 20 Mar 2024 89,846 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2024 89,846 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides, front to rear (full length) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both sides, straight control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 86,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 85,352 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf x2 both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

emissions are too clean

Pass 7 Mar 2020 68,321 miles

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

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

vehicle fitted with undertrays

Pass 26 Mar 2019 61,191 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 61,191 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 54,479 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 54,479 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,571 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 45,415 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2016 45,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 38,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YHD, 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 YHD registered?

EX62 YHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is EX62 YHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YHD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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