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A15 OWD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,307 mi
Last recorded68,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 OWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 68,307 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,851 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 54,845 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 50,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 47,877 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 47,055 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 45,593 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 45,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 42,350 miles

Nearside Front wheel is slightly stiff when rotated

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 40,818 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Dec 2016 37,917 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 35,649 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,583 miles

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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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A15 OWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A15 OWD, 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 A15 OWD registered?

A15 OWD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is A15 OWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 OWD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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