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DR11 RAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,310 mi
Last recorded107,310 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR11 RAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 107,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2026 107,304 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spare space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm sidewall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front daytime running light not working

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid bottle empty PRS (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 106,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 106,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords All tyres cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 98,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 91,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 91,819 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3MM (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heatshield loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 79,813 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 79,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f, o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 74,812 miles

Front wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2021 74,974 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 May 2019 62,812 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Brake Pads 85% Worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 47,396 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 33,835 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 25,797 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt. n/s/r

front brake discs and pads worn

Fail 22 Jan 2016 25,797 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt. n/s/r

front brake discs and pads worn

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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DR11 RAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DR11 RAJ, 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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What year was DR11 RAJ registered?

DR11 RAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 December 2012.

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