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EP03 LEW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

117,440 mi
Last recorded117,440 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 LEW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 117,440 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2025 107,728 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 99,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake effort

Pass 19 Jul 2023 89,175 miles

centre exhaust clamp broken but system secure at present ,advise renewing asap

rear coil springs corroded ,limited vision

Fail 18 Jul 2023 89,175 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust clamp broken but system secure at present ,advise renewing asap

rear coil springs corroded ,limited vision

Pass 15 Jul 2022 81,043 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 71,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lower on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 61,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 51,290 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 50,100 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 45,242 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 40,581 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,646 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 34,509 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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EP03 LEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EP03 LEW, 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 EP03 LEW registered?

EP03 LEW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is EP03 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EP03 LEW shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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