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B8 ERO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,180 mi
Last recorded87,180 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 ERO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 87,180 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 80,126 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing, both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + slight wearing inner edge+ perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

covers and shields fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2024 80,118 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all visible (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

coolant at minimum

covers and shields fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2023 72,978 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 65,971 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,549 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 50,964 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 45,120 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 38,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside front wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 38,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside front wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 33,004 miles

Front Both Tyres Has Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Code

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

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Is Weakened

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 11 Nov 2017 32,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Both Tyres Has Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Code

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

Front Disc Has Slightly Lipped

Nearside Front Tyre Valve Is Weakened

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 3 Dec 2016 31,245 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicle has Covers Fitted & Unable To Inspect testable Item

Pass 21 Nov 2015 30,000 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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B8 ERO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 B8 ERO, 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 B8 ERO registered?

B8 ERO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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