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A3 CLY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

108,337 mi
Last recorded108,337 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 CLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 108,176 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides to flexi hoses and front to rear at nearside rear inner sill lower wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 105,194 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 99,790 miles

Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose on system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2024 99,790 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

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

Exhaust mounting defective clamp loose on system (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 91,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 91,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 82,391 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 74,547 miles

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

small windscren chip

Pass 31 Jul 2020 70,227 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts on egdes (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,911 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 61,910 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,933 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 51,933 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 45,442 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 45,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 32,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 6 Oct 2015 23,503 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 23,465 miles

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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A3 CLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 A3 CLY, 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 A3 CLY registered?

A3 CLY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is A3 CLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 CLY shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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