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ABW 935X

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

158,803 mi
Last recorded158,803 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 935X
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 158,803 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt N/S & O/S ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 148,090 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2024 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 134,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 128,335 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 111,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 101,045 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 92,500 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 82,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 70,260 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 56,847 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer

Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,283 miles

both front tyres perished

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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ABW 935X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 ABW 935X, 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 ABW 935X registered?

ABW 935X is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is ABW 935X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 935X 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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