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8 DCX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests27 (24 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

143,904 mi
Last recorded143,904 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 DCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

24 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,904 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 143,900 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2025 155,142 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 73,457 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 150,668 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 67,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 146,754 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Nov 2022 57,818 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Aug 2022 141,775 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 141,775 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,682 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2021 134,294 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2021 134,294 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 51,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner faces of discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,757 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 50,115 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 118,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both very badly worn on shoulders of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake performance lower than expected (18%. min to pass 16%)

Pass 19 Mar 2019 45,117 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 94,757 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,069 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 69,965 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 30,841 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 48,035 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 25,819 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 22,315 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 20,468 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 12,418 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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8 DCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 8 DCX, 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 8 DCX registered?

8 DCX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 April 2012.

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