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DIL 6889

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,409 mi
Last recorded35,409 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIL 6889
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 35,409 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 32,882 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 29,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 27,154 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 24,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 21,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 21,439 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 16,887 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 13,387 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 9,246 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 8,195 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 5,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 4,127 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 6889 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DIL 6889, 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 6889 registered?

DIL 6889 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DIL 6889 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DIL 6889 shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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