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A7 TFL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,078 mi
Last recorded71,078 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 May 2025 71,078 miles

Emission value 0.56

Under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2024 66,611 miles

Emission value 0.56

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Under body covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2023 63,027 miles

plastic under traysd fitted covering various components

Pass 12 May 2022 59,253 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 54,898 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

emission value 0.51

Pass 19 May 2020 49,773 miles

Central Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 42,781 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 35,351 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 25,455 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 17,970 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 12,373 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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A7 TFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 A7 TFL, 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

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What year was A7 TFL registered?

A7 TFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is A7 TFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 TFL shows 11 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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