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EJ12 VYV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,603 mi
Last recorded60,603 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ12 VYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,603 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 53,866 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2023 46,607 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 45,477 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 41,470 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 38,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 36,749 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 35,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 24,386 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 4 May 2016 19,876 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 15,625 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 VYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJ12 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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