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C22 EJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,408 mi
Last recorded126,408 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC22 EJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 126,408 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 105,183 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 87,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords plus damage outer sidewall / wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,408 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 73,396 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 68,045 miles

small damage to near side rear wheel rim

Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on outer edge tread 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,618 miles

near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge/tread 6mm left

Pass 6 Aug 2019 54,085 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 46,873 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 37,734 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 37,734 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,760 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 22,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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C22 EJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C22 EJF, 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 C22 EJF registered?

C22 EJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is C22 EJF safe to buy?

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