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DA12 TVV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,608 mi
Last recorded128,608 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 TVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 128,608 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 128,564 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 102,631 miles

Cuts In N/S/F Tyre Sidewall, Not Deep Enough To Reach Ply Or Cords.

N/S/F Tyre Excessively Worn On Outer Edge.

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

O/S/F Tyre Worn On Outer Edge.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 74,806 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn.

Front Brake Pads Getting Low.

Pass 12 May 2016 48,388 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 48,388 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 37,563 miles

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

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 TVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA12 TVV, 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 TVV registered?

DA12 TVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DA12 TVV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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