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DA11 EYF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,161 mi
Last recorded205,161 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA11 EYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 205,161 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 205,161 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 205,012 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 193,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ,slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 193,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both ,slight leak of grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 177,146 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 161,761 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 135,293 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 135,293 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 115,515 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 115,515 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 94,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 94,906 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,257 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

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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DA11 EYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DA11 EYF, 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 DA11 EYF registered?

DA11 EYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

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