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A18 XCD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,536 mi
Last recorded82,536 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 XCD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 82,536 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 79,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall has runflat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 70,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 67,028 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 65,465 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 65,465 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 63,805 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 60,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 56,593 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 56,493 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 49,701 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 40,221 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)

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 XCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 A18 XCD, 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 XCD registered?

A18 XCD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is A18 XCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 XCD 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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