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A14 RXM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,217 mi
Last recorded128,217 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 RXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 128,217 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,217 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 120,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 115,707 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 115,678 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 5 Aug 2021 106,279 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 94,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 80,634 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,519 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 51,486 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low

Fail 29 Jul 2016 51,486 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3m and worn on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2m (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

both rear brake discs lipped

rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jul 2015 31,977 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jul 2015 31,321 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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A14 RXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 A14 RXM, 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 A14 RXM registered?

A14 RXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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