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A17 VSP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,854 mi
Last recorded40,854 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 VSP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2025 40,854 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on rear. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 36,992 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 34,837 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 30,249 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 25,351 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 24,534 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 23,050 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 22,142 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 19,073 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 17,252 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 16,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 15,044 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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A17 VSP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A17 VSP, 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 A17 VSP registered?

A17 VSP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is A17 VSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 VSP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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