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DS12 EWG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,113 mi
Last recorded47,113 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 EWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 47,113 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 47,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 41,952 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 36,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs lipped and corroded but not seriously weakened at present (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 30,808 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2016 24,806 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 24,806 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 May 2015 18,772 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 EWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EWG, 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 DS12 EWG registered?

DS12 EWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2012.

Is DS12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS12 EWG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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