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DU12 VPG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,027 mi
Last recorded57,027 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 VPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 18 Nov 2025 57,027 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 54,844 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 52,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 50,000 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 46,130 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,025 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 38,691 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 32,360 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 30,419 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 25,146 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 22,212 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 19,272 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

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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DU12 VPG 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 DU12 VPG, 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 VPG registered?

DU12 VPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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