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ET12 VJU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,027 mi
Last recorded95,027 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2026 95,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 93,525 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 89,271 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 83,567 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 78,301 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 71,275 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 63,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 55,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 44,808 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,756 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 28,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 23,174 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 VJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VJU, 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

How do I check the history of ET12 VJU?

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What year was ET12 VJU registered?

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

Is ET12 VJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VJU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET12 VJU have outstanding finance?

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