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E3 URF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

93,815 mi
Last recorded93,815 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 URF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 93,815 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 90,028 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,531 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 81,175 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 77,668 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 73,943 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 73,217 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 73,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 69,622 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 66,555 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,347 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 59,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 54,750 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 46,784 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 33,170 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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E3 URF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E3 URF, 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 E3 URF registered?

E3 URF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is E3 URF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 URF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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