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EK12 NGO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,493 mi
Last recorded48,493 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 NGO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 48,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,499 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 43,499 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 39,836 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 21 Oct 2016 39,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Oct 2015 35,369 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 35,369 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,237 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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EK12 NGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EK12 NGO, 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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EK12 NGO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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