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DS02 WEN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,694 mi
Last recorded104,694 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 WEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 104,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 94,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 82,947 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 73,703 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 67,428 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 62,831 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 58,723 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 53,987 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 53,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage and wear on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 51,969 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 51,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 48,999 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 45,391 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 41,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 38,280 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 38,280 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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DS02 WEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DS02 WEN, 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 DS02 WEN registered?

DS02 WEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is DS02 WEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 WEN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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