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EF12 NRU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,343 mi
Last recorded59,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,343 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 57,251 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 53,714 miles

Under-tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2023 53,077 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 50,245 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 47,926 miles

Rear handbrake low adjustment needed

Fail 12 Nov 2021 47,926 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear handbrake low adjustment needed

Pass 27 Nov 2020 45,739 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 39,729 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 35,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 32,037 miles

front tyres heavily perished/cracked, rear tyres perished /cracked

Pass 17 May 2016 28,704 miles

Nearside front and offside front tyre's are perishing/cracked.

Pass 28 May 2015 23,306 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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EF12 NRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 NRU, 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 EF12 NRU?

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What year was EF12 NRU registered?

EF12 NRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is EF12 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 NRU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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