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EX62 YHK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

42,651 mi
Last recorded42,651 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 42,651 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 41,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,157 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 37,743 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,305 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 36,305 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 35,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing, 195/60V16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 33,974 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 31,821 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,139 miles

Offside Front Tyre is perishing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Sep 2016 24,694 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 21,514 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 YHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YHK, 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 YHK registered?

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

Is EX62 YHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YHK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX62 YHK have outstanding finance?

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