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CA12 MOB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,933 mi
Last recorded88,933 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 MOB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 88,933 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 324,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 324,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 87,272 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 87,265 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leak pipe popped on servo test. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 316,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 86,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 299,063 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,157 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 82,022 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,340 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 190,167 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,466 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,314 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 74,110 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 44,405 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 44,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 67,005 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 67,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2015 50,002 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 MOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 MOB, 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 MOB registered?

CA12 MOB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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