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CE12 VCF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,950 mi
Last recorded153,950 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 VCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 153,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 153,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm remaining (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 151,093 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 151,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 143,309 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 128,168 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 115,653 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 115,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 104,907 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 94,765 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 79,778 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 67,539 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 67,537 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake efficiency only just met

Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,107 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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CE12 VCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

CE12 VCF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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The MOT history for CE12 VCF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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