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F12 EBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,817 mi
Last recorded48,817 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF12 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 48,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 46,323 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 44,355 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 39,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 38,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 34,641 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 33,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 29,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 R 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 24,823 miles

advise both front alloy wheels damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2017 24,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise both front alloy wheels damaged

Pass 23 Sep 2016 17,538 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 15,289 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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F12 EBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 F12 EBX, 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 F12 EBX?

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What year was F12 EBX registered?

F12 EBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 September 2012.

Is F12 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for F12 EBX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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