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AB06 SYB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

40,642 mi
Last recorded40,642 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB06 SYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 40,642 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 40,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 39,714 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 38,286 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 36,780 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 34,995 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 33,124 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 31,357 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 29,072 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 24,689 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 21,522 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 19,148 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 19,148 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 SYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SYB, 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 SYB registered?

AB06 SYB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is AB06 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB06 SYB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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