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A18 YYX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

54,854 mi
Last recorded54,854 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2025 54,854 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 53,472 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))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 52,871 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 52,461 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 49,560 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 40,648 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 33,269 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 28,587 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 25,382 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 22,542 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Approx 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Undertrays Fitted to vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2015 19,177 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

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 YYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 YYX, 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 YYX registered?

A18 YYX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is A18 YYX safe to buy?

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