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C5 DTL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,248 mi
Last recorded81,248 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 29 Sep 2026 81,248 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 77,185 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 74,135 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 71,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 69,391 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,247 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 54,432 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 48,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 44,041 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 37,879 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 32,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 26,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 21,720 miles

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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C5 DTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C5 DTL, 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 C5 DTL?

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What year was C5 DTL registered?

C5 DTL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is C5 DTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 DTL shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C5 DTL have outstanding finance?

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