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DS61 YJF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,419 mi
Last recorded97,419 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS61 YJF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 97,419 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 91,503 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 83,971 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 75,146 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 70,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,286 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 57,454 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 49,100 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,841 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 37,030 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)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 30,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm in center (4.1.E.1)

engine under panels fitted

outer sill covers fitted

vehicle under body panels fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 22,695 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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DS61 YJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DS61 YJF, 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 DS61 YJF registered?

DS61 YJF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is DS61 YJF safe to buy?

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