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EF12 OFB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

55,160 mi
Last recorded55,160 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 OFB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 55,160 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 53,491 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 51,810 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,839 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 47,648 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jan 2021 44,339 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 44,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction coolant temp sensor below specified limits (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 40,605 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 40,605 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 36,723 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated.

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage, no cords exposed.

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

Fail 22 Dec 2018 36,723 miles

Both wipers slightly deteriorated.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside rear tyre has outer sidewall damage, no cords exposed.

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 32,483 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 32,483 miles

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin warning light is on, (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 35,652 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 OFB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 OFB, 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

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What year was EF12 OFB registered?

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

Is EF12 OFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 OFB shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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