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12 TPP

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,003 mi
Last recorded29,003 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration12 TPP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,982cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 20 Apr 2026 29,003 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 27,253 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 26,105 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 23,579 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,384 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 17,684 miles
Pass 1 May 2020 11,663 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 5,965 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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12 TPP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,982cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 12 TPP, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 12 TPP registered?

12 TPP is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2016.

Is 12 TPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 12 TPP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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