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EF12 WVT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,109 mi
Last recorded152,109 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 WVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 152,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Oct 2026 152,109 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2025 142,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 137,935 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2025 137,691 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 118,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 117,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 104,209 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 90,160 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 70,945 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 63,561 miles

vehicle fitted with plastic sheeting underneath obscuring some componants

Pass 24 May 2017 56,618 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2016 46,357 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,357 miles

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

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2015 43,422 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 WVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WVT, 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 WVT registered?

EF12 WVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is EF12 WVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 WVT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF12 WVT have outstanding finance?

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