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A12 ACU

2000 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz C92,655 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ACU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 131,001 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 117,939 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 117,669 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 100,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offsise rear inner CV gaiter splitted

slight play on nearside steering arm

Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,607 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offsise rear inner CV gaiter splitted

slight play on nearside steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2006 88,248 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 296,785 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 296,785 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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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A12 ACU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 92,655 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 ACU, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A12 ACU registered?

A12 ACU is a 2000 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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