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CP12 WBO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

162,057 mi
Last recorded162,057 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 WBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 162,057 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISC LIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 162,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin DISC LIPPED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2025 159,170 miles

Front Tyres cracked

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

Pass 10 May 2024 155,483 miles

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

Front tyres cracking in tread

Pass 19 Apr 2023 144,453 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 131,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 121,074 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 115,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 93,870 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 75,395 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 61,618 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 46,340 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 WBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CP12 WBO, 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 CP12 WBO registered?

CP12 WBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is CP12 WBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 WBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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