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EF12 XPG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,707 mi
Last recorded110,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 XPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 110,707 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 102,131 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip & crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 93,654 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 83,775 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2023 83,763 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Jun 2022 76,082 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 68,709 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 65,230 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 22 May 2019 58,714 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 51,428 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 43,744 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 34,853 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 26,525 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 XPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XPG, 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 XPG registered?

EF12 XPG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is EF12 XPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 XPG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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