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CA12 CXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,427 mi
Last recorded139,427 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 CXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 139,427 miles

Central undertrays

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 134,640 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded at the rear

oil leak

some brake pipes greased, unable to check fully

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Feb 2024 131,656 miles

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Fail 17 Feb 2024 131,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front brake pipe corroded

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

oil leak

vehicle under trays fitted, obscuring some under side components

Pass 2 Mar 2023 128,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 Mar 2023 128,037 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 May 2022 191,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 103,119 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2020 93,531 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 90,492 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 72,913 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 60,133 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 47,444 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,100 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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CA12 CXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 CA12 CXF, 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 CA12 CXF registered?

CA12 CXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is CA12 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 CXF 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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