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EE55 SAE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

75,064 mi
Last recorded75,064 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEE55 SAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 75,064 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2026 71,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 63,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 60,064 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 60,064 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 59,468 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly worn on edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,171 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 56,156 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 54,330 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 51,877 miles

undertrims fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Oct 2017 49,581 miles

Nearside Front Outer slight damage to sidewall

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2016 46,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 44,474 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 37,000 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

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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EE55 SAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EE55 SAE, 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

How do I check the history of EE55 SAE?

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What year was EE55 SAE registered?

EE55 SAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is EE55 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EE55 SAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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