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DR12 ECG

2013 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

264,340 mi
Last recorded264,340 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Mercedes-benz C67,726 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDR12 ECG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 264,340 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 226,102 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 180,224 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2023 137,869 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,332 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 115,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 107,371 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 96,788 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 96,788 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 86,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 64,037 miles

front and rear brakes are 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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DR12 ECG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2013 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 67,726 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 DR12 ECG, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DR12 ECG registered?

DR12 ECG is a 2013 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2013.

Is DR12 ECG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DR12 ECG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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