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A10 ECY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,725 mi
Last recorded53,725 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 ECY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 53,725 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 52,284 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 51,243 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 49,700 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 48,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 47,101 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 46,136 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 44,847 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 44,846 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,989 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 42,988 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 41,258 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 40,083 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 38,960 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 35,702 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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A10 ECY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A10 ECY, 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 ECY registered?

A10 ECY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is A10 ECY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 ECY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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