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A1 UPR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,696 mi
Last recorded39,696 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UPR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Jul 2026 39,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2025 39,173 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 38,483 miles

hand brake slow returning to stop

Pass 19 Jul 2023 37,828 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 36,948 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 35,992 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 35,217 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 33,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 31,510 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 29,603 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 27,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 23,732 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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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A1 UPR 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 A1 UPR, 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 A1 UPR registered?

A1 UPR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 December 2012.

Is A1 UPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 UPR 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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