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S12 DDC

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,011 mi
Last recorded158,011 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS12 DDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 158,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2026 158,011 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2025 153,417 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 May 2025 153,417 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 148,835 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 145,085 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 139,530 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play osf lower arm ball joint slight play [ front arm ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 133,235 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 133,235 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working osr fog light not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2020 125,698 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2020 125,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 115,284 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 106,820 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 93,919 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 93,919 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 May 2016 82,938 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 82,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2015 65,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise park brake cable support bracket on os/r adrift,

Pass 23 May 2014 38,997 miles

O/S/F tyre inner and outer edges worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,338 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)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 24,257 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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S12 DDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 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 S12 DDC, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S12 DDC registered?

S12 DDC is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is S12 DDC safe to buy?

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