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EF12 XOX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,267 mi
Last recorded99,267 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 99,267 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2026 99,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 93,136 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 78,856 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 62,848 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 60,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front abs sensor wiring tight and fouling brake flexible hose

Nearside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perishing

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perishing

Pass 19 Oct 2020 57,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape (stepped)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 54,407 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 48,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 42,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 36,183 miles

vehicle fitted with full length under body trays obscuring underside from inspection

Pass 23 Jul 2015 17,628 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 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 XOX, 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 XOX registered?

EF12 XOX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is EF12 XOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XOX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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