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18 MAC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,721 mi
Last recorded27,721 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration18 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 27,721 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 26,860 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 26,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 25,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 24,115 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 22,574 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 19,985 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,061 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 15,933 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 13,191 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 13,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 12,138 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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18 MAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 18 MAC, 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.

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How do I check the history of 18 MAC?

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What year was 18 MAC registered?

18 MAC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is 18 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 18 MAC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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