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A14 SRJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,052 mi
Last recorded82,052 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 SRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 82,052 miles

Front both front inner tie rod ends corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 81,344 miles

Front both inner front track rod ends corroded o/s & n/s

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 79,915 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 79,915 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 76,406 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 62,265 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 54,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 40,149 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 21,862 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 16,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,830 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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A14 SRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 A14 SRJ, 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 SRJ registered?

A14 SRJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 November 2012.

Is A14 SRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 SRJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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