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DIL 354

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,528 mi
Last recorded78,528 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 354
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,528 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 77,253 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 121,145 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 115,129 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Front . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S & N/S Rear . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 103,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,804 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 51,801 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 47,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 39,756 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 33,456 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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DIL 354 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DIL 354, 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 DIL 354 registered?

DIL 354 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is DIL 354 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 354 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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