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24 WCV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration24 WCV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 89,975 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 89,972 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,758 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 74,915 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 69,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 69,395 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken on self leveling system (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 65,945 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 57,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 47,855 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 38,943 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 30,862 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 23,886 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 23,886 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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24 WCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 24 WCV, 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 24 WCV registered?

24 WCV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is 24 WCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for 24 WCV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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