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P12 DCF

2010 Mercedes-benz C

Green Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,080 mi
Last recorded123,080 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2010 Mercedes-benz C77,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 DCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 123,080 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,527 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 115,524 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 110,623 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2023 106,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 99,480 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 94,949 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 94,949 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 91,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 88,449 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 81,506 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,546 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2016 72,198 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 May 2014 50,675 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 36,088 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,088 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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P12 DCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C in Green with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2010 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 77,192 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 P12 DCF, 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 16 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P12 DCF registered?

P12 DCF is a 2010 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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The MOT history for P12 DCF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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