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A26 AHM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,408 mi
Last recorded121,408 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA26 AHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 121,408 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 112,182 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 101,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 101,656 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 93,874 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 90,064 miles

Coolant level low

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 90,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/ZR18/94WXL (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant level low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs are lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Multiple small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 80,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Nov 2021 80,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,576 miles

Coolant light on

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,576 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant light on

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2019 64,482 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Nov 2018 54,195 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Nov 2017 43,692 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Nov 2017 43,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nail in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 34,049 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Emissions too low to measure

Front brake discs have slight lip and pads are wearing low

Near side front tyre is scrubbed on edges , is wearing low and has a puncture

Off side front tyre is scrubbed on edges

Off side rear tyre has slight side wall damage

Off side rear tyre is scrubbed on edges and is wearing low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 24,089 miles

Emissions too low to measure

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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A26 AHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A26 AHM, 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 A26 AHM registered?

A26 AHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is A26 AHM safe to buy?

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