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DE12 NGJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

87,476 mi
Last recorded87,476 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,476 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 84,800 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 78,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded and holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened corroded an holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 70,951 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 65,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 62,583 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 56,770 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 52,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,442 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 39,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 39,058 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 29,190 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 NGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 DE12 NGJ, 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 NGJ registered?

DE12 NGJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DE12 NGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 NGJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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