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EX62 YJW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,484 mi
Last recorded94,484 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX62 YJW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 94,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 84,263 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 78,538 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 78,538 miles

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

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,487 miles

engine cover under tray fitted

Fail 21 Feb 2019 73,487 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2018 68,333 miles

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

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 64,691 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 53,121 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 12,545 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 YJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJW, 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 YJW registered?

EX62 YJW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EX62 YJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX62 YJW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX62 YJW have outstanding finance?

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