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CP12 EUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

140,519 mi
Last recorded140,519 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 EUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 140,519 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering arm has very slight play and slightly shouldering tyre inner edge

Rear both rear tyres aprox 3 - 3.5mm at lowest point

Fail 12 Jun 2026 140,519 miles

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

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded just before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front steering arm has very slight play and slightly shouldering tyre inner edge

Rear both rear tyres aprox 3 - 3.5mm at lowest point

Pass 12 Jun 2025 114,032 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 114,032 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 96,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2024 96,044 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 91,836 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, gaiters deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner pin/bushes front arms (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (of two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to legal limit, uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2023 91,836 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides, gaiters deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, inner pin/bushes front arms (of two) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (of two) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing close to legal limit, uneven wear across axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2022 86,096 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,096 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))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 83,241 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,233 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 69,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,668 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 51,896 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,451 miles

Both front tyre outer sidewalls have light damage

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Apr 2015 27,573 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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CP12 EUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CP12 EUJ, 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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CP12 EUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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