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C18 USY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

146,507 mi
Last recorded146,507 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 USY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 146,507 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 138,157 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 138,157 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 122,252 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 121,186 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 119,602 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 117,941 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 116,311 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 115,261 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 114,321 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 113,484 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 97,121 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 95,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

offside front tyre shows wear to its inner and outer shoulders

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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C18 USY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C18 USY, 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 C18 USY registered?

C18 USY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is C18 USY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C18 USY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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