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E8 CYW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,347 mi
Last recorded212,347 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 CYW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 212,347 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 212,347 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 198,933 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2022 191,935 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 177,586 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 150,693 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 150,693 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 120,625 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 109,166 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 82,957 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 64,838 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 64,838 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 46,855 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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E8 CYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 E8 CYW, 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 E8 CYW registered?

E8 CYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is E8 CYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E8 CYW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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