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EF12 OCM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,651 mi
Last recorded158,651 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OCM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 158,651 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2022 158,651 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2021 158,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 158,107 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 158,107 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 155,794 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,025 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 132,650 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 106,079 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,700 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,661 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 60,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 94,027 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 21,674 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 OCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EF12 OCM, 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 OCM registered?

EF12 OCM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is EF12 OCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 OCM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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