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EA12 NPG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,341 mi
Last recorded178,341 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA12 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 178,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 178,341 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Underside to rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Underside to rear wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 173,990 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 167,016 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 160,625 miles

Front chip on windscreen within mot limits

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from brake hose badly corroded in places along subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 148,470 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides badly worn should be replaced (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,000 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothside front inner shoulders edges badly worn replace a.s.a.p. (5.2.3 (e))

bothside front brake discs inner face badly worn, should replace.

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,932 miles

Offside Front head lamp aim adjusted, pass repair side.

Offside Front tyre inner shoulder edge worn.

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,060 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 62,351 miles

plastic engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 58,694 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Engine covers.

Under trays fitted.

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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EA12 NPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 EA12 NPG, 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 EA12 NPG registered?

EA12 NPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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