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A18 XBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,804 mi
Last recorded33,804 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 11 Aug 2025 33,804 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,649 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 33,612 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 33,174 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 32,061 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 32,020 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 25,531 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 21,730 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,355 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 13,297 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 XBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 A18 XBX, 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 A18 XBX registered?

A18 XBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 September 2012.

Is A18 XBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XBX shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does A18 XBX have outstanding finance?

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