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M12 RSV

1996 Mercedes-benz C

Green Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,605 mi
Last recorded49,605 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz C110,579 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 49,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 49,605 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 48,654 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 48,655 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 48,398 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 48,109 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 47,630 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering damper leaking

Fail 21 May 2019 47,618 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering damper leaking

Pass 24 May 2018 47,137 miles

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Side Seal And Speed Sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 47,136 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub Rose Joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Hub Rose Jiont (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff Side Seal And Speed Sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2017 46,558 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Pass 24 May 2016 45,700 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear differential has slight oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Pass 12 May 2015 44,990 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre shows signs of cracking to its tread

offside rear tyre shows signs of cracking to its tread and cuts to its outer wall

Pass 22 May 2014 44,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 43,509 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 42,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust mount broken off exhaust

Pass 25 May 2011 41,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

fuel hose o/s/r wheel arch perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edghe

Pass 25 May 2010 40,982 miles

corrosion around centre ex hanger

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2009 39,931 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 May 2008 38,223 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 36,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 35,616 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 34,226 miles
Fail 26 May 2005 34,223 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front pads worn

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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M12 RSV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 110,579 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 M12 RSV, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M12 RSV registered?

M12 RSV is a 1996 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 1996.

Is M12 RSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M12 RSV shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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