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EF12 YOY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

217,081 mi
Last recorded217,081 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 YOY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 217,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged and outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 208,508 miles

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2024 200,469 miles

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 29 Jul 2024 200,469 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Covers and under-trays obscuring view

Fail 28 Jun 2024 200,468 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2023 193,562 miles

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers under trasys fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2022 185,973 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2021 177,216 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 165,909 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Jul 2019 148,747 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 25 Jun 2018 126,318 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2017 100,415 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,472 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,472 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,613 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YOY, 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 YOY registered?

EF12 YOY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is EF12 YOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 YOY shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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