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D13 VSE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,680 mi
Last recorded59,680 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 VSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 59,680 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 58,715 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 57,684 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 57,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 56,633 miles

emissions tested no reading recorded

Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,633 miles

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

emissions tested no reading recorded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 55,719 miles

Emissions tested no reading recorded

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 54,454 miles

emissions tested no value recorded

Fail 23 Aug 2021 54,454 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

emissions tested no value recorded

Pass 1 Aug 2020 53,464 miles

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

emissions tested no value recorded

Pass 3 Aug 2019 51,288 miles

emissions tested no record received

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,166 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 34,674 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 34,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,913 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 22,964 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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D13 VSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D13 VSE, 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 D13 VSE registered?

D13 VSE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is D13 VSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 VSE shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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