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DY12 XBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,969 mi
Last recorded63,969 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY12 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 63,969 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 62,328 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 61,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 59,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 59,930 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 58,255 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 57,060 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2019 53,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 53,980 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 51,168 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 47,414 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 18 Oct 2016 44,592 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 40,917 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 40,917 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 26,935 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 26,893 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 XBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DY12 XBX, 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 DY12 XBX registered?

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

Is DY12 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY12 XBX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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