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EF12 OEX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,140 mi
Last recorded168,140 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OEX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 168,140 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 168,140 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 147,771 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 147,763 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 140,843 miles

rear brakes did not lock out when placed under load

bonnet retaining device needs lubricant / freeing off

near side rear , off side front brakes pipes showing corrosion

seek service advice on listed items within 30 days

Fail 21 Jun 2023 140,758 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked in yellow. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet retaining device needs lubricant / freeing off

near side rear , off side front brakes pipes showing corrosion

rear brakes did not lock out when placed under load

seek service advice on listed items within 30 days

Pass 21 Jun 2022 134,358 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,603 miles

Near side rear parking brake half the effort of off side but locks

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 104,526 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 91,915 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 79,214 miles

advise front brake discs are worn and slightly lipped

Pass 29 Jul 2017 68,723 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 68,723 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 54,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 39,619 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 OEX 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 73.3%.

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 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 OEX, 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 OEX registered?

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

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