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AA61 RRA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA61 RRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 117,704 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 117,684 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 108,945 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 101,273 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all around (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2022 95,121 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 22 Nov 2021 92,400 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 87,101 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 77,801 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 73,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 65,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 53,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 5 Oct 2016 53,298 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rear (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,596 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 36,823 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 36,505 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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AA61 RRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AA61 RRA, 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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AA61 RRA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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