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EX62 YHG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,070 mi
Last recorded71,070 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YHG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 71,070 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 64,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 64,926 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to the wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 58,800 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 51,082 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 47,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 44,412 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,065 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 37,455 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 32,718 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 29,113 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 24,702 miles

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 YHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 YHG, 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.

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What year was EX62 YHG registered?

EX62 YHG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is EX62 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YHG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX62 YHG have outstanding finance?

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