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E21 ACB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

75,097 mi
Last recorded75,097 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 ACB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 75,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 69,924 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2025 69,923 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 69,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 65,918 miles

engine bay covers and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Feb 2022 55,347 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 50,916 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 50,593 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 49,195 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 43,954 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 41,100 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,160 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges due to under inflation

Pass 22 Feb 2016 31,172 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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E21 ACB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 E21 ACB, 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 E21 ACB registered?

E21 ACB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is E21 ACB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 ACB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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