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DO07 RBZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

178,276 mi
Last recorded178,276 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDO07 RBZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2025 178,276 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Park brake cable support bracket broken off.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Scrubbed on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 146,274 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 139,543 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 129,041 miles

Unable To Carry Out Full Inspection Of Brake Pipes Due To Under Trays Fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,252 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 108,503 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 101,380 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 101,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge of tread (excessive uneven tread wear) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2018 78,956 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2017 61,076 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 38,851 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 38,851 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,934 miles

LH park brake effeiciency low

LHF tyre differant speed rating

LHF tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Noise from RH rear hub may be broken park brake spring

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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DO07 RBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DO07 RBZ, 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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DO07 RBZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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