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E26 RCM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests31 (24 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate77.4%

Mileage

97,020 mi
Last recorded97,020 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 RCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

24 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 97,020 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2026 96,999 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2025 139,584 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 81,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2025 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 129,911 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 77,592 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 126,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 73,859 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 73,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2022 69,090 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2022 124,182 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2022 124,182 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 63,083 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 119,808 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 119,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 59,201 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 116,373 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 54,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 110,946 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 110,946 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 99,062 miles

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft gaiter torn

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 49,466 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 85,829 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,585 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,885 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 73,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 38,528 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 58,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 33,016 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,192 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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E26 RCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.4%.

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 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 E26 RCM, 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 E26 RCM registered?

E26 RCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

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