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EG12 XVU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,939 mi
Last recorded58,939 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG12 XVU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 58,939 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2025 55,998 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 52,345 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 52,342 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 49,286 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 49,284 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 45,486 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 36,374 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 32,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,369 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 27,078 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 24,472 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 19,902 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 18,918 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 15,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckle (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 15,380 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim buckle (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer side wall tyre scrubbed

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

Offside Front Outer tyre side wall scrubbed

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

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Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,257 miles

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split (no cords visible at time of test)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

Fail 26 Feb 2015 12,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall split (no cords visible at time of test)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall splitting

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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EG12 XVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EG12 XVU, 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 EG12 XVU registered?

EG12 XVU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is EG12 XVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG12 XVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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