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EO12 WDV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,946 mi
Last recorded99,946 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 99,946 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 96,546 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 96,545 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,036 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 92,034 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,463 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 81,197 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 75,542 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 72,275 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 59,613 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 50,853 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 41,359 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 32,883 miles

both front tyres low on tread

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 WDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 WDV, 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 WDV registered?

EO12 WDV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is EO12 WDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO12 WDV 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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