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899 DCR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration899 DCR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2026 76,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 69,419 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 61,470 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 61,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All showing small signs of wear and or perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 57,493 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 57,085 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 47,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 39,218 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 24,944 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 17,172 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,147 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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899 DCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 899 DCR, 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 899 DCR registered?

899 DCR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is 899 DCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 899 DCR shows 11 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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