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CE12 YVA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,267 mi
Last recorded104,267 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YVA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 104,267 miles

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

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

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

o/s rear parking brake effort slightly low

Pass 7 Dec 2024 100,905 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2023 96,142 miles

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))

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

front tyres wearing heavily on inside edge

winter tyres fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,755 miles

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

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

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

Rear seat belts not checked

Pass 13 Dec 2021 83,930 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,606 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 72,189 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 72,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 65,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 58,770 miles

both rear tyres starting to get low in tread

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 38,083 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 YVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE12 YVA registered?

CE12 YVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is CE12 YVA safe to buy?

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