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A12 TEL

2015 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2015 Mercedes-benz C60,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 TEL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 66,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 65,906 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall slightly damaged, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 60,480 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 60,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 Z sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2023 55,841 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 55,785 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 50,335 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 Z (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 44,570 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 39,543 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 28,332 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 18,889 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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A12 TEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2015 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 60,826 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 TEL, 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 11 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A12 TEL registered?

A12 TEL is a 2015 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2015.

Is A12 TEL safe to buy?

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