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DS 8675

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,183 mi
Last recorded62,183 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS 8675
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 62,183 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2026 62,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2025 61,035 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 59,847 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 59,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 58,335 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 58,335 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2023 58,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 56,900 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 56,900 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 53,868 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 52,323 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 49,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 47,348 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 47,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 r18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 47,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35r18 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 40 r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 38,651 miles

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Rear tyres very cracked and perished on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 30,451 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Both rear tyres cracked on edge of treads

Front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Mar 2015 24,232 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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DS 8675 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DS 8675, 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 DS 8675 registered?

DS 8675 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is DS 8675 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS 8675 shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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