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DF12 UKV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

140,735 mi
Last recorded140,735 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 UKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 140,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 124,249 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 109,246 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 109,241 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 105,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 96,719 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 92,148 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 79,783 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 30 Jun 2018 65,191 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 50,791 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 36,969 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 27,914 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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DF12 UKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DF12 UKV, 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 DF12 UKV registered?

DF12 UKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is DF12 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF12 UKV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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