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CM56 CUS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,123 mi
Last recorded137,123 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM56 CUS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 137,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Curved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2026 137,123 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Curved (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Straight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2025 127,445 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 121,491 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2024 121,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 111,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 102,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 92,541 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))

Offside Rear Upper 2nd position lamp not working

Fail 15 Oct 2021 92,541 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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))

Offside Rear Upper 2nd position lamp not working

Pass 13 Oct 2020 85,369 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2020 85,369 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 78,622 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2019 78,374 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 75,181 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 71,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 71,100 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 65,535 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 40,912 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside move sticker outside of swept area on windscreen

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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CM56 CUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CM56 CUS, 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 CM56 CUS registered?

CM56 CUS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is CM56 CUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM56 CUS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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