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MERCEDES-BENZ C2012 · 2.1L Diesel

SB03 ACE

Vehicle Insight Summary

MERCEDES-BENZ C (2012, Diesel, 2143cc) — mileage recorded at 132,086. MOT status: valid. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.

MOT
Valid
Expires 30/03/2027
Tax
No data
Fuel
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
2143cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle presents a current roadworthy status following the March 2026 test at 132,086 miles, where the tester passed it with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the three years of available history, with each annual examination clearing the car on the pass attempt. A notable administrative quirk shows a failed entry logged on 26 March 2026 at identical mileage with no defects cited, mirroring a similar fail on 27 March 2025 at 126,223 miles before a clean pass two days later; this pattern suggests administrative rejections rather than mechanical faults, though the buyer should confirm the reason with DVSA. Annual mileage sits at a reasonable 9,435 miles per year against the car's 14-year life, with the record showing 120,696 miles in March 2024, 126,228 at the March 2025 pass, and 132,086 by March 2026. The roughly 5,800 to 6,000 miles added each year reflects consistent, moderate use with no sudden accumulation spikes or prolonged dormancy. The supplied history is sparse and clean, carrying no advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural corrosion across any test. Given the absence of recorded defects, the previous owner maintained basic test compliance, yet a buyer must still verify in person the condition of consumable items the MOT may not flag between tests. Inspect tyre tread depth and sidewall ageing, check for weeping suspension struts or degraded bushes, and confirm brake caliper operation given the car's age. The twin fail-with-no-defect entries warrant a DVSA enquiry to rule out outstanding recall or documentation issues before purchase.

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70
/ 100 · Average

Public record health check: Average.

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: May 16, 2026, 01:04 AM
AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Mercedes-Benz C (SB03 ACE) from 2012 show a total of 5 MOT tests between March 2024 and March 2026.

With 3 passes and 2 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 60%. This is an average MOT record. Some attention to recurring issues may be beneficial.

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