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DA12 NFC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

218,041 mi
Last recorded218,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 NFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 218,041 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 198,047 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 181,256 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing slightly low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 180,888 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 162,049 miles

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

nsf drop link gaitor perished

Pass 20 May 2022 145,965 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sound deadening material not fully secure inner wing cover damaged (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 129,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 May 2020 115,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front tyres wearing edges

passenger front daytime running light not working

Pass 4 Jun 2019 100,768 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 85,727 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 76,147 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,750 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 30 May 2015 68,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2015 68,008 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 NFC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel 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 NFC, 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 NFC registered?

DA12 NFC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DA12 NFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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