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ET12 DYF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,241 mi
Last recorded84,241 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 DYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 84,241 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2026 84,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 71,581 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 61,790 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 61,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 55,572 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 55,571 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 49,766 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 44,361 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 41,316 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 36,612 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 36,612 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 32,214 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 26,610 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 21,793 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 15,443 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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ET12 DYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ET12 DYF, 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 ET12 DYF registered?

ET12 DYF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is ET12 DYF safe to buy?

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