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EJ12 DKE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,954 mi
Last recorded114,954 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 DKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 114,954 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 112,046 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 112,044 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2021 112,040 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Under-tray fitted

Pass 22 May 2019 94,943 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 94,943 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2018 82,140 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2018 82,140 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 73,942 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake need adjust

Pass 10 May 2016 65,831 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 65,831 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,474 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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EJ12 DKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 EJ12 DKE, 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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EJ12 DKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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