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C16 RGD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,811 mi
Last recorded141,811 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC16 RGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 141,811 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 120,417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 103,003 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 103,003 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (end section) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear balljoint arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 86,645 miles

2 rear tyres on legal limit, rear discs worn but not excessive

Pass 26 Apr 2022 69,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 62,472 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,773 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 45,762 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 35,917 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 33,009 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 26,208 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 17,474 miles

both front tyres are worn on there inner & outer edges

Fail 30 Sep 2015 17,427 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit is worn very close to legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres are worn on there inner & outer edges

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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C16 RGD 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 85.7%.

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 C16 RGD, 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 C16 RGD registered?

C16 RGD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is C16 RGD safe to buy?

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