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DA12 XRG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,475 mi
Last recorded33,475 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 XRG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 33,475 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 30,938 miles

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 4 Nov 2022 30,836 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 30,601 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRE CARACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 30,601 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL 4 TYRE CARACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,300 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 29,400 miles

osf and nsr tyre valve caps seized on

Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,127 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 28,714 miles

Both front wipers are smearing

Both rear disc corroded

Both rear inner brake pad is approx 80% worn

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,342 miles

Both front wipers slightly smearing

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 XRG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XRG, 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 XRG registered?

DA12 XRG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DA12 XRG safe to buy?

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