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EO12 PYB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

167,886 mi
Last recorded167,886 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 167,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 157,273 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,945 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive small oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 136,416 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible exhaust joint, clamp cracked but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,141 miles

Central exhaust clamp cracked but secure

Nearside Rear slight rim damage

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 129,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe corroded on o\s section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust clamp cracked but secure

Nearside Rear slight rim damage

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 108,302 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 78,852 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 63,018 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2017 55,277 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn bold on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn bold on inner edge

Pass 3 May 2016 47,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 40,533 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 PYB 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 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 PYB, 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 PYB registered?

EO12 PYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for EO12 PYB 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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