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DF61 MWC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,691 mi
Last recorded143,691 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 MWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 143,691 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 143,419 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 140,394 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 134,546 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 127,431 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 118,057 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 118,054 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 111,735 miles

Nearside Front Coolant leak plastic housing ()

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 106,314 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 100,850 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 93,409 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 86,667 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 76,864 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2016 63,919 miles

full under trays fitted

tested under wet conditions

Fail 23 Jan 2015 51,954 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 51,954 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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DF61 MWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DF61 MWC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DF61 MWC registered?

DF61 MWC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 January 2012.

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The MOT history for DF61 MWC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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