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A11 VMG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

63,690 mi
Last recorded63,690 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 VMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,690 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 62,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 62,014 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 60,784 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 59,456 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 56,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 49,603 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 43,165 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 36,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm and starting to wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,269 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 26,644 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 22,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 22,293 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A11 VMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A11 VMG, 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 A11 VMG registered?

A11 VMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is A11 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A11 VMG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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