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EJ12 VYW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

76,987 mi
Last recorded76,987 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 76,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 76,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2023 64,805 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 64,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 58,627 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 49,918 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 43,244 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 38,643 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 37,103 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 37,010 miles

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

Engine covers and Under-trays fitted as standard, obscuring some components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - 255/35/R18 - 94W (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle was presented for inspection in wet conditions

Pass 4 Nov 2017 34,196 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut no cord showing

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

engine light on

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

under tray fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 17 Aug 2016 30,713 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring view of components

under trays fitted obscuring view of components

Pass 19 Aug 2015 27,077 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 VYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYW, 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 VYW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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