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A14 XCG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,981 mi
Last recorded57,981 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 XCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 57,981 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 57,078 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 55,442 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 52,376 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2022 50,745 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 47,342 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 47,331 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 43,876 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,879 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 37,727 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 32,981 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 26,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre, nail in tread

Pass 5 May 2015 21,359 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 21,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre cracking and bald on inner edge

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 XCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XCG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A14 XCG registered?

A14 XCG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is A14 XCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 XCG shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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