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DS12 EWF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 151,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2026 151,749 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp loose at front (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective track rod end lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes above under tray at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 134,916 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2025 134,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,768 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Corroded And Leaking Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Cable Centre Supports Broken

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2024 126,768 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn N/s/f Lower Fore Most Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/s/f Lower Fore Most Suspension Arm Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/r Centre Suspension Track Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/s/r Centre Suspension Track Control Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear Suspension Coil Springs Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff Corroded And Leaking Fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking Brake Cable Centre Supports Broken

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 110,518 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Front Flexi Pipe Worn And Leaking Gases (6.1.2 (a))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 93,798 miles

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Worn And Leaking Gases

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 93,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded O/s And N/s Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Centre Clamp Corroded And Broken

Exhaust Flexi Pipe Worn And Leaking Gases

Noise From O/s/r Wheel When Rotated

Under Trays And Sill Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,464 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 19 Jan 2021 75,464 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn O/s And N/s Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s And N/s Front To Rear At Rear Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front And Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded O/s And N/s Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 17 Jul 2019 51,171 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 51,166 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to nearside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to offside front flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Most Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 49,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 43,104 miles

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

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)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 29,466 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 21,975 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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DS12 EWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS12 EWF, 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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DS12 EWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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