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C3 CDL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,224 mi
Last recorded142,224 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 CDL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,224 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2025 130,675 miles

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 May 2025 130,674 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/s Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

N/s + O/s Rear Brake Back Plates Corroded

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s + O/s Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 116,525 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Back Plates Showing Corrosion

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2023 106,104 miles

Undertrays Fitted To Vehicle

Fail 25 Apr 2023 106,102 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2022 93,845 miles

Rear Backplates, Showing Corrosion

Undertrays Fitted To Vehicle

Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,586 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 73,078 miles

nearside and offside front tyre on 3mm and badly worn on inner and outer edges

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 60,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 47,779 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 36,177 miles

UNDER SHEILDS + ENGINE COVERS FITTED.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 26,131 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted.

Pass 8 May 2015 11,872 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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C3 CDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C3 CDL, 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 C3 CDL registered?

C3 CDL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is C3 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 CDL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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