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786 XES

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

182,152 mi
Last recorded182,152 miles
Recorded on26 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration786 XES
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Dec 2025 182,152 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 173,240 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Under Trays

Fail 13 Feb 2025 173,240 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre Wearing Unevenly

Under Trays

Pass 16 Feb 2024 160,595 miles

Engine Covers

Under Trays

Fail 16 Feb 2024 160,595 miles

Engine Covers

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Under Trays

Pass 17 Feb 2023 151,709 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 151,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 139,500 miles

front brake discs corroded and scored

front brake pads worn

Fail 3 Feb 2022 139,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint has slight play rear of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,257 miles

Engine Covers

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

Under Trays

Pass 2 Jan 2020 100,781 miles

Engine Covers

Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Under Trays

Pass 8 Dec 2018 83,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine covers

under trays

Pass 13 Dec 2017 68,247 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine covers

under trays

Pass 28 Jan 2016 36,852 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 35,458 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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786 XES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 786 XES, 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 786 XES registered?

786 XES is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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