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EO12 PKU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,980 mi
Last recorded57,980 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 PKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 57,980 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2025 57,979 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 57,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 55,801 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has a fracture which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering Trailing arm mounting point broken away from subframe (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight play in bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged, no cords visible at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Oct 2022 54,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 52,930 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 52,930 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Cut, marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 51,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Slight damage at bead (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 49,795 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2019 49,795 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 47,855 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 46,132 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 38,591 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 29,749 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 PKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PKU, 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 PKU registered?

EO12 PKU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is EO12 PKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 PKU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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