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C24 NWL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,929 mi
Last recorded85,929 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 NWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 85,929 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 85,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 4mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2024 85,466 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 4mm 245/40r18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 82,578 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 78,060 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 71,745 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 66,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 57,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,416 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 39,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit run off outside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit run off outside (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2016 30,201 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 19,174 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 13,586 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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C24 NWL 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 C24 NWL, 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 C24 NWL registered?

C24 NWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is C24 NWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 NWL 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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