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CE12 VDD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

228,767 mi
Last recorded228,767 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 228,767 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2025 225,228 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 219,480 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 219,480 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (difficult to inspect) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 207,669 miles

Central Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 195,697 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 181,748 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 175,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 145,779 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2018 117,237 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 87,147 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 57,881 miles

Front And Rear Brake Discs Appear Worn

Pass 16 Apr 2015 31,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VDD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 CE12 VDD, 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 VDD registered?

CE12 VDD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is CE12 VDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE12 VDD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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