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DE12 VTD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

163,541 mi
Last recorded163,541 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 163,541 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2023 160,751 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 154,203 miles

Tyres getting low on tread

Brake pipes have corrosion

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 18 Sep 2021 147,528 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 141,187 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 127,639 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 120,501 miles

Nearside Rear tyre ha slight inner wear

Offside Rear tyre ha slight inner wear

Pass 6 Sep 2017 104,392 miles

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat / belt not tested

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen broken to the upper "A & B " zones

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,613 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Brake pad warning light on / brake pads appear to be ok

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat / belt not tested

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,613 miles

Both front tyres worn low on the inner tread area

Brake pad warning light on / brake pads appear to be ok

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat / belt not tested

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn low on the outer tread area

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 73,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

DE12 VTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DE12 VTD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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