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C1 UPX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,736 mi
Last recorded99,736 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 UPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 99,736 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 96,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 88,887 miles

Near Side Front Tyre Scrubbing On Outer Edge

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 88,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Splitting Around Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Release Pull Broken (1.1.6 (d))

Near Side Front Tyre Scrubbing On Outer Edge

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 81,990 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 75,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 67,856 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 61,376 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 80,139 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 58,962 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 58,962 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 31,336 miles

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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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C1 UPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C1 UPX, 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

How do I check the history of C1 UPX?

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What year was C1 UPX registered?

C1 UPX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 October 2012.

Is C1 UPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C1 UPX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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