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ET12 VJM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VJM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Nov 2025 110,897 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 105,842 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 97,008 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 89,194 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 83,381 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 81,741 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 80,463 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 74,485 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres deteriorated slightly

tyre size-195/60/16

Pass 10 Aug 2017 59,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear pads starting to get low

Pass 9 Aug 2016 43,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 31,432 miles

Both rear tyre wear low.

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 VJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ET12 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

ET12 VJM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is ET12 VJM safe to buy?

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