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CE12 ENL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

137,931 mi
Last recorded137,931 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 ENL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 137,931 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 132,698 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 132,697 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt near side and offside upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative level adjuster bar disconnected from suspension (4.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 127,953 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose off side rear (corroded on near side) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 122,393 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bush to rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 116,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear of subframe to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 110,313 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,577 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 97,976 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 89,026 miles

emissions zero reading

Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,122 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 71,122 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 57,455 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 57,455 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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CE12 ENL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CE12 ENL, 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 CE12 ENL registered?

CE12 ENL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is CE12 ENL safe to buy?

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