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DA12 NBL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,615 mi
Last recorded122,615 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 122,615 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 122,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2025 110,799 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2025 110,799 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 101,799 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 87,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged OUTER WALL 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 52,910 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,871 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 39,518 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 32,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs condition not visable

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2017 26,733 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 18,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2015 12,391 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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DA12 NBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DA12 NBL, 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 DA12 NBL registered?

DA12 NBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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