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IXI 543

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,700 mi
Last recorded22,700 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIXI 543
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Aug 2026 22,700 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 22,575 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 22,203 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 22,014 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,782 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 21,643 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 21,290 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 20,484 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 19,991 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,023 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 17,894 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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IXI 543 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc 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 IXI 543, 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 IXI 543 registered?

IXI 543 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is IXI 543 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IXI 543 shows 11 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 IXI 543 have outstanding finance?

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