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EO12 PTU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,010 mi
Last recorded64,010 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 PTU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 64,010 miles

advisory both front tyres are worn wearing outer edges second skin in part

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,982 miles

Side repeater not working nearside front door mirror indicators (1.4.A.2c)

advisory both front tyres are worn wearing outer edges second skin in part

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2015 42,894 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 PTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 PTU, 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

How do I check the history of EO12 PTU?

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What year was EO12 PTU registered?

EO12 PTU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EO12 PTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 PTU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO12 PTU have outstanding finance?

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