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E2 SLM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

49,618 mi
Last recorded49,618 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE2 SLM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 49,618 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,076 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 45,442 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 43,836 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 42,206 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 39,769 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 38,551 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 38,551 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 34,704 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 30,091 miles

no emissions reading obtained

Pass 17 Oct 2016 26,621 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 22,726 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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E2 SLM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 E2 SLM, 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 E2 SLM registered?

E2 SLM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is E2 SLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E2 SLM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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