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44 DSX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests33 (29 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate87.9%

Mileage

37,382 mi
Last recorded37,382 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration44 DSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

29 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 37,382 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2026 74,554 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2026 36,488 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2025 73,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 73,345 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 69,122 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 66,743 miles

Nearside Front road wheel welded.

Nearside Rear road wheel welded

Fail 3 Apr 2025 66,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front road wheel welded.

Pass 6 Feb 2025 34,995 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 53,321 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 57,281 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 48,528 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 48,527 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 31,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 55,180 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 27,513 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 39,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 47,547 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 47,095 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 16,071 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 31,148 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 39,688 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 15,759 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 22,514 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,795 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 15,145 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 30,847 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 14,738 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 14,738 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2018 13,558 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 12,297 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 10,443 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 8,291 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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44 DSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.9%.

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 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 44 DSX, 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 44 DSX registered?

44 DSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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