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E8 DYF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,036 mi
Last recorded85,036 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 85,036 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 85,029 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated release handle (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 76,050 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 76,048 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 66,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 58,199 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 58,198 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,159 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 31,788 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 DYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E8 DYF registered?

E8 DYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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