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AB06 RAD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,109 mi
Last recorded101,109 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 RAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 101,109 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 98,961 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 96,502 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn straight track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 96,060 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 93,100 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,251 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 66,247 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 60,011 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,923 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 31,917 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 31,917 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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AB06 RAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AB06 RAD, 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 AB06 RAD registered?

AB06 RAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 September 2012.

Is AB06 RAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 RAD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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