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255 DUC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,026 mi
Last recorded110,026 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration255 DUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,026 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 103,995 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2025 103,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2024 95,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split - 255/35x18. Strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2024 95,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall - 225/40x18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall split - 255/35x18. Strongly advise replacement. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 84,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2021 63,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 63,113 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 255/35/18 ()

Pass 6 May 2020 52,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & on inner - 255/35x18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2019 44,384 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 43,034 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 37,217 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2018 37,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 30,496 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

No smoke detected

Pass 4 Feb 2016 25,263 miles

No smoke detected.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 19,371 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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255 DUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 255 DUC, 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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255 DUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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