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DS52 SAV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,352 mi
Last recorded87,352 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 SAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 87,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2026 87,319 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 77,427 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2024 64,226 miles
Fail 22 May 2024 64,225 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 53,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting/perishing at edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 53,487 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splitting/perishing at edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 50,435 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 50,221 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 49,514 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 42,382 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 38,098 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 31,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to inner and outer wall

Pass 24 May 2016 25,671 miles

NSF tyre damage sidewall

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 27 May 2015 20,972 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 20,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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DS52 SAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DS52 SAV, 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 DS52 SAV registered?

DS52 SAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is DS52 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS52 SAV shows 16 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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