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DV12 XTH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,873 mi
Last recorded36,873 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 XTH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 36,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2025 34,423 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 32,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 31,169 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 29,865 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Feb 2020 26,240 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 23,314 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 20,178 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 16,520 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2016 13,718 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 18 May 2016 13,718 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 20 May 2015 10,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XTH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XTH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 XTH registered?

DV12 XTH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is DV12 XTH safe to buy?

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