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DN12 WJE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,298 mi
Last recorded91,298 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN12 WJE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 91,298 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2026 91,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2025 88,807 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 86,228 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 83,639 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 79,946 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 76,781 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 68,099 miles

Offside Front daytime runner not working

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Pass 13 Jul 2018 54,962 miles

oil on the nearside rear of the under floor cover, unable to see the source due to the cover

Pass 24 Jul 2017 43,429 miles

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

Offside Front daytime running lamp inop

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 31,365 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,608 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 21,904 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 21,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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DN12 WJE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DN12 WJE, 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

How do I check the history of DN12 WJE?

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What year was DN12 WJE registered?

DN12 WJE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 August 2012.

Is DN12 WJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN12 WJE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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