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EO12 UNX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

169,869 mi
Last recorded169,869 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 169,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 157,814 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder 205 55 16 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 157,813 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet engine covers (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effected by brake light (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides badly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on shoulder 205 55 16 91 W (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 142,789 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 135,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 131,580 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 131,580 miles

Central Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 127,298 miles

Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ,Slightly misshaped,Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 117,989 miles

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 117,989 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,104 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Front clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit clutch pedal rubber worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 107,942 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and inner (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake pedal rubber worn smooth

Front clutch pedal rubber worn smooth

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit clutch pedal rubber worn smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 99,637 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 99,637 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2d)

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,130 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 80,816 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 UNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UNX, 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 UNX registered?

EO12 UNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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