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EO12 PFG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,866 mi
Last recorded120,866 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 PFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 120,866 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,520 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 102,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 102,471 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 93,978 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Feb 2020 93,978 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,999 miles

Engine covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2017 57,423 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Dec 2017 57,354 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2016 44,667 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 35,533 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 30,035 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 PFG 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 75%.

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 EO12 PFG, 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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What year was EO12 PFG registered?

EO12 PFG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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