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DY12 RXV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,603 mi
Last recorded72,603 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 RXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 72,603 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 May 2026 72,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated O/s & N/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/s & N/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 63,719 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 63,717 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has several chunks missing out of the sidewall and its also has a cut to the inner tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tyre is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock is worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rubber bush insert is separating from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2024 56,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged tyre has several chunks missing out of the sidewall and its also has a cut to the inner tread but not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of the tyre is excessively worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect shock is worn (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rubber bush insert is separating from its bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 51,369 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 46,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 42,672 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 38,501 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 32,085 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 26,319 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 20,632 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 15,839 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 15,839 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

Offside Front tyre cracking in tread

Pass 12 Mar 2015 11,809 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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DY12 RXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY12 RXV, 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 DY12 RXV registered?

DY12 RXV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DY12 RXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 RXV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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