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DF12 ULK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,066 mi
Last recorded126,066 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 ULK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 126,066 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear lamp damaged and taped

Pass 9 Sep 2025 125,183 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 124,312 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 117,898 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 107,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm 255-35-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2021 95,361 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn thin

Fail 21 Sep 2021 95,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225-40-18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake pads and discs worn thin

Pass 22 Sep 2020 87,407 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 79,122 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Aug 2019 79,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2018 66,229 miles

Front Wiper Blades Smearing

Pass 10 Aug 2017 54,031 miles

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Emissions trigger point not met

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Down facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Down facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2017 54,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 225-40-18 Aeolus (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall 225-40-18 Aeolus (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Emissions trigger point not met

Front brake pads and discs starting to wear low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Down facing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Down facing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,003 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 33,110 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 ULK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF12 ULK, 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 ULK registered?

DF12 ULK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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