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D16 ETK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

185,291 mi
Last recorded185,291 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 ETK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 185,291 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 175,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 168,315 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2023 161,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 150,276 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))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2021 133,712 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 107,836 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2019 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 96,132 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 82,211 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,397 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 54,445 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 37,119 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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D16 ETK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 D16 ETK, 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 D16 ETK registered?

D16 ETK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is D16 ETK safe to buy?

The MOT history for D16 ETK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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