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F13 DLG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

27,791 mi
Last recorded27,791 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF13 DLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 27,791 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2025 27,632 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 Mar 2023 27,612 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords been run flat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Feb 2022 26,678 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2020 26,475 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Nov 2019 24,349 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 24,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 22,557 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 19,600 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 16,614 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Nov 2015 14,009 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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F13 DLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 F13 DLG, 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 F13 DLG registered?

F13 DLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is F13 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F13 DLG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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