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EX62 YJE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,797 mi
Last recorded153,797 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2023 153,797 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,331 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2022 146,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 137,661 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2021 137,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jan 2020 132,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2020 132,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 124,256 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 99,497 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 86,393 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,919 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,919 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 62,814 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 54,607 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 44,950 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 YJE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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