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DU12 GEY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

63,198 mi
Last recorded63,198 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 63,198 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 58,175 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 47,500 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 36,833 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 29,409 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside rear and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear outer and offside rear outer (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,183 miles

under trays floor and engine covers fitted obscuring tested items

Pass 11 Jul 2019 22,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 22,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 18,570 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 15,267 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 29 Jun 2016 11,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 8,485 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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DU12 GEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DU12 GEY, 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 DU12 GEY registered?

DU12 GEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is DU12 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU12 GEY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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