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DE12 ATV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,296 mi
Last recorded179,296 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 ATV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 179,296 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 Dec 2024 174,807 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 174,708 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 170,250 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 170,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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 26 Nov 2022 164,569 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 164,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 158,289 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 152,779 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 May 2019 144,623 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 144,505 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 138,178 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 132,196 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 127,536 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 123,758 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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DE12 ATV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DE12 ATV, 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 DE12 ATV registered?

DE12 ATV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is DE12 ATV safe to buy?

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