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DS12 MWJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,148 mi
Last recorded105,148 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS12 MWJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 105,148 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 98,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2021 98,481 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 90,177 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Throughout

Fail 29 Oct 2020 90,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From Flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 6 Sep 2019 81,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 73,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 73,467 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Below legal limit on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 63,660 miles

Engine and under tray cover fitted.

Front Both side front tyre inner and outer shoulder wearing smooth.

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has a minor cut.

Pass 6 Jun 2016 53,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 46,233 miles

N/s/f tyre outer sidewall is damaged but not deep enough to reach the cords

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 MWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWJ, 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 DS12 MWJ registered?

DS12 MWJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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