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CA10 WEM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,363 mi
Last recorded84,363 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA10 WEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 84,363 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 73,889 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 66,469 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 66,451 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 57,633 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 57,630 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 50,918 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 44,328 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2018 44,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged wing mirror

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 40,951 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 40,951 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 38,006 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 27,882 miles

Both front brake discs slightly ridged

Engine covers + under trays fitted at time of test

Front wiper blades smearing/juddering

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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CA10 WEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CA10 WEM, 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 CA10 WEM registered?

CA10 WEM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is CA10 WEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA10 WEM shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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