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EF12 NYG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

97,917 mi
Last recorded97,917 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 NYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 97,917 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 90,486 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 83,606 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 76,481 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 69,373 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 61,253 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2021 61,253 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 51,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 45,109 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 39,647 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 39,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,827 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 31,495 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 NYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NYG, 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 EF12 NYG registered?

EF12 NYG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is EF12 NYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 NYG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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