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1183 OI

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,210 mi
Last recorded96,210 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1183 OI
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 96,210 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 92,391 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 84,799 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 76,425 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 69,584 miles

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

brake metal pipes corroded

condensation in NSF headlamp.

vehicle underneath components corroded, not weakened at time of test.

Fail 30 Nov 2021 69,427 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake metal pipes corroded

condensation in NSF headlamp.

vehicle underneath components corroded, not weakened at time of test.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,905 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 55,905 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2018 48,237 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,667 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

Pass 5 Dec 2016 32,852 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,929 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 24,193 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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1183 OI is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 1183 OI, 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

How do I check the history of 1183 OI?

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What year was 1183 OI registered?

1183 OI is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 September 2012.

Is 1183 OI safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1183 OI 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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