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A3 SRP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,882 mi
Last recorded54,882 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 SRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 54,882 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 52,571 miles

chip on windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2024 51,955 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 46,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 42,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 38,081 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 38,081 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,432 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 31,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin from inside both sides of axle appear thin with a restricted view - advise full check to confirm (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on working faces both sides of axle (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (0.4mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (0.9mm usable tread) (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of axle appear thin with a restricted view - advise full check to confirm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion on working faces both sides of axle (3.5.1i)

TYRE SIZES : (f) 235/40ZR18Y (r) 255/35ZR18Y

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 29,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 26,104 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 SRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A3 SRP, 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 A3 SRP?

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What year was A3 SRP registered?

A3 SRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 September 2012.

Is A3 SRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A3 SRP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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