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DB57 KER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,640 mi
Last recorded94,640 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB57 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 94,640 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 89,993 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 87,812 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 82,816 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 74,510 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 74,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 61,209 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 51,168 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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DB57 KER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DB57 KER, 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

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What year was DB57 KER registered?

DB57 KER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is DB57 KER safe to buy?

The MOT history for DB57 KER shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DB57 KER have outstanding finance?

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