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ES55 SMS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

59,511 mi
Last recorded59,511 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationES55 SMS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 59,511 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 52,976 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 52,976 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 48,770 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 46,395 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 44,132 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,143 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 39,126 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 35,082 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 31,490 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 28,250 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 19,590 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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ES55 SMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ES55 SMS, 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 ES55 SMS registered?

ES55 SMS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is ES55 SMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for ES55 SMS shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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