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EX62 YJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,941 mi
Last recorded74,941 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 74,941 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,612 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 71,248 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 68,381 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 61,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 61,578 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged perished outside wall exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view glass cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking/perishing outside wall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 52,822 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 50,102 miles

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

under covers fitted to car

Fail 27 Oct 2020 50,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

under covers fitted to car

Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,724 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake noisey

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

under covers fitted to this car

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,141 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 34,867 miles

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

front wiper wear indicators are yellow

Pass 23 Aug 2016 28,779 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 23,273 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 YJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

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

Is EX62 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YJO shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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