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D3 PEP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,422 mi
Last recorded96,422 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 PEP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2025 96,422 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 89,239 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2023 74,431 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 61,866 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,002 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 45,560 miles

both rear tyres close to limit 2mm

n/s/f tyre's heavy wear to edges

o/s/f tyre's heavy outer edge wear

Pass 4 Nov 2019 42,980 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 37,837 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 33,123 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,644 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,936 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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D3 PEP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D3 PEP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D3 PEP registered?

D3 PEP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is D3 PEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 PEP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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