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A10 ADP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,372 mi
Last recorded117,372 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ADP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 117,372 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 105,520 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2024 92,650 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 89,420 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs front aqnd rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads are on the limit and will need attention very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,010 miles

Coolant leak

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 78,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Covered In Black Paint (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Covered In Black Paint (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Coolant leak

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 61,431 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 43,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 39,984 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 35,553 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 31,387 miles

Front wipers smear

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,443 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 26,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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A10 ADP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 A10 ADP, 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 A10 ADP registered?

A10 ADP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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