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DRA 511F

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,550 mi
Last recorded128,550 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDRA 511F
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 128,550 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 127,829 miles

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

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 118,475 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 106,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 98,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 89,129 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 89,120 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative nearside rear rod on suspension broken (4.1.5 (a))

Front wheel bearings minor wear detected

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 86,255 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 76,940 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,892 miles

under trays and engine cover

Pass 3 Mar 2016 60,100 miles

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 59,995 miles

Front registration plate missing not fitted to car (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions to low for tester PASS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look very low (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 50,906 miles

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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DRA 511F is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DRA 511F, 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

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What year was DRA 511F registered?

DRA 511F is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is DRA 511F safe to buy?

The MOT history for DRA 511F shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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