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DAV 580Y

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,172 mi
Last recorded58,172 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAV 580Y
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 58,172 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2025 58,172 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 55,770 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 52,484 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,031 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 46,103 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 43,255 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 40,558 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 36,099 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 32,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 27,915 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 24,310 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,310 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DAV 580Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DAV 580Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DAV 580Y?

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What year was DAV 580Y registered?

DAV 580Y is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2012.

Is DAV 580Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for DAV 580Y shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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