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C25 MEB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

80,553 mi
Last recorded80,553 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 MEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 80,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 78,685 miles

Parking brake lever has movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2024 76,751 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 75,130 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,457 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,787 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,133 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 67,246 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 61,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush marked (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 7 Dec 2017 61,801 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play as marked (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,823 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 30,604 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,202 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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C25 MEB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc 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 C25 MEB, 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 C25 MEB registered?

C25 MEB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is C25 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C25 MEB 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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