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EO12 PUV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,721 mi
Last recorded178,721 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO12 PUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 178,721 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 174,842 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 171,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 160,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,668 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 120,436 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 95,367 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mini boxing glove box hanging on middle mirror

Pass 6 Jun 2019 83,733 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 73,520 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,089 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 57,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2016 47,592 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 47,336 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2015 37,254 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 PUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PUV, 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 PUV?

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What year was EO12 PUV registered?

EO12 PUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is EO12 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 PUV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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