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CE12 YVH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,412 mi
Last recorded136,412 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 YVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2022 136,412 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 130,841 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 130,782 miles

Brake performance not tested due to condition of pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 124,560 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 124,560 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 114,767 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 114,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure lamp indicating tyre low on pressure

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 104,296 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 104,296 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 88,724 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 78,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 72,317 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 68,496 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 YVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

CE12 YVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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