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D5 UPT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,182 mi
Last recorded90,182 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD5 UPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 90,182 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 90,052 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,101 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 81,299 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,744 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 71,104 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 67,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 65,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 61,602 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 56,285 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2018 56,283 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 49,702 miles

Oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2017 49,702 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 39,968 miles

N/S/F TYRE STARTING TO SPLIT INNER EDGE

Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,911 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 31,911 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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D5 UPT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 D5 UPT, 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 D5 UPT registered?

D5 UPT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is D5 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D5 UPT 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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