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F16 EAW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,634 mi
Last recorded207,634 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 EAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 207,634 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 207,633 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 197,087 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket missiing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket missing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 197,085 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket missiing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess bracket missing (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2024 185,693 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket missing (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess mounting bracket broken (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 178,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 178,026 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2022 165,416 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 165,412 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 149,407 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

both front tyres in poor condition on outer side walls at time of test

front exhaust clamp in poor condition

Pass 9 Jun 2020 136,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2020 136,733 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 123,718 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,734 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 109,154 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 104,830 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 100,093 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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F16 EAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 F16 EAW, 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 F16 EAW registered?

F16 EAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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