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EO12 OVE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 OVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 77,059 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 73,075 miles

Nearside Windscreen chipped left zone.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,361 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 65,268 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 63,381 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 61,825 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 57,600 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 52,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 47,792 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 37,477 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 37,477 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,915 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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EO12 OVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EO12 OVE, 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 EO12 OVE registered?

EO12 OVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is EO12 OVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 OVE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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