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EY62 XOW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,551 mi
Last recorded49,551 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY62 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 49,551 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 47,498 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 5 Feb 2025 47,496 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2024 45,737 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 43,356 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,460 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 40,818 miles

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipe corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2021 40,815 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working wing repeater in op (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wing brake pipe corroding

Pass 11 Feb 2020 40,268 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 38,059 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,460 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 32,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 26,681 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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EY62 XOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EY62 XOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EY62 XOW registered?

EY62 XOW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is EY62 XOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY62 XOW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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