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PE62 SNZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,407 mi
Last recorded87,407 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE62 SNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc
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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 87,407 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 87,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 74,136 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 65,679 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 55,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 39,683 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 39,683 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 30,167 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 26,307 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 21,227 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 21,227 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 15,914 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 10,758 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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PE62 SNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PE62 SNZ, 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 PE62 SNZ registered?

PE62 SNZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is PE62 SNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE62 SNZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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