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52 A

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,764 mi
Last recorded137,764 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration52 A
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 137,764 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,888 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 132,505 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2022 131,040 miles

Under tray and sill covered on both sides.

Pass 21 Aug 2021 128,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 8 Aug 2020 125,610 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment repair.

Pass 13 Aug 2019 121,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 118,060 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,486 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 110,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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 3 Aug 2015 95,045 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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52 A is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 52 A, 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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What year was 52 A registered?

52 A is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is 52 A safe to buy?

The MOT history for 52 A 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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