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DR12 DJR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

178,251 mi
Last recorded178,251 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 DJR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 178,251 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2025 171,648 miles

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2024 160,194 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 152,062 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 145,291 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cam adjuster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cam adjuster (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2021 137,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear axle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2020 129,905 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 117,196 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 99,336 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has three leds inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2018 99,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm centre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning has three leds inop (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,193 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 65,386 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 65,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 49,641 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 49,626 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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DR12 DJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DR12 DJR, 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 DR12 DJR registered?

DR12 DJR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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