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CP04 PER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,000 mi
Last recorded66,000 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP04 PER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 66,000 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))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 65,999 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 63,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 58,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 58,235 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 56,563 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 55,094 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 52,499 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 51,718 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,990 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 41,565 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 34,920 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 30,211 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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CP04 PER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,300cc petrol 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 CP04 PER, 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 CP04 PER registered?

CP04 PER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is CP04 PER safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP04 PER 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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