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A18 RER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,877 mi
Last recorded108,877 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 RER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 108,877 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 108,696 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 1 Jun 2026 108,685 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Fail 26 May 2026 108,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe going n/s/r to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Manufactures engine and body covers restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 29 May 2025 104,404 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 104,404 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2024 99,822 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2023 94,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2022 89,559 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 82,676 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage to undertyray

Fail 24 May 2021 82,673 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Outer Tyre slightly damaged front and rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front damage to undertyray

Pass 8 Oct 2020 79,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

nearside front and nearside rear tyres side walls damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2020 79,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

front brake discs worn

nearside front and nearside rear tyres side walls damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2019 66,538 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,870 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 43,040 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 35,484 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 26,120 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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A18 RER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A18 RER, 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 A18 RER registered?

A18 RER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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