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DE12 VTK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,101 mi
Last recorded122,101 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 VTK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 122,101 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 121,778 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 111,910 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 111,886 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 106,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 101,403 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 101,403 miles

Central Rear Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 97,243 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 89,114 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,161 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 66,541 miles

front brake pads below half worn

nearside front tyre splits on inner sidewall and getting low on tread

Pass 10 May 2016 57,155 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both under 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 48,436 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 VTK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VTK, 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 VTK registered?

DE12 VTK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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The MOT history for DE12 VTK shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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