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DE12 VSX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,121 mi
Last recorded82,121 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VSX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 82,121 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,093 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various visible corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 72,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 68,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,865 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2018 51,071 miles

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

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

under body shields fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2017 39,044 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 30,068 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 21,486 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 21,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSX, 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 DE12 VSX registered?

DE12 VSX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2012.

Is DE12 VSX safe to buy?

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