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A8 DYG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,033 mi
Last recorded70,033 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 DYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 70,033 miles

rear under tray broken

Fail 2 Oct 2026 70,026 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear under tray broken

Pass 23 Oct 2025 63,343 miles

Rear under tray broken

Fail 23 Oct 2025 63,340 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear under tray broken

Pass 14 Nov 2024 57,790 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear undertray loose

Pass 9 Nov 2023 52,524 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 46,965 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 41,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 37,274 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Nov 2020 37,271 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 32,525 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 26,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Nov 2018 26,987 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both front wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2017 22,494 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 18,364 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 13,955 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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A8 DYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A8 DYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 DYG registered?

A8 DYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is A8 DYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 DYG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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