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A20 SRR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

54,461 mi
Last recorded54,461 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 SRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 54,461 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 52,188 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 50,277 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 48,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 45,802 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 44,571 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 43,309 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 40,482 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp, partial failure.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Excessive wear on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 11 Aug 2018 36,186 miles

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

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

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Fail 11 Aug 2018 36,186 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt camber arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Lower covers fitted obscuring view

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 17 Aug 2017 29,740 miles

Engine covers fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Under trays fitted, unable to fully inspect.

Pass 15 Aug 2016 23,474 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted to vehicle-full inspection not possible

front wiper blades smear screen

rear tyres are wearing low in tread

Pass 12 Aug 2015 18,055 miles

Engine cover fitted- unable to fully inspect.

Undertrays fitted to vehicle- unable to fully inspect.

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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A20 SRR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 A20 SRR, 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

How do I check the history of A20 SRR?

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What year was A20 SRR registered?

A20 SRR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is A20 SRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 SRR shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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