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DV12 XTB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,079 mi
Last recorded55,079 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 55,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Nov 2024 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,951 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2MM /225/45X17

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES & PERISHING 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & PERISHING 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 40,135 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 35,827 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 31,103 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 27,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & edge 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 225/45*17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,311 miles

engine bay/under body covers fitted

rear tyres slightly worn

Pass 19 May 2016 17,149 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 17,149 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 14,207 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)

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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DV12 XTB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol 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 DV12 XTB, 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 DV12 XTB registered?

DV12 XTB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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