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AC54 ATS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests35 (29 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.9%

Mileage

156,035 mi
Last recorded156,035 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC54 ATS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

29 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 156,035 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2026 144,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2025 182,676 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2025 182,676 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 139,457 miles

General corrosion to underside and components

Pass 3 Mar 2025 154,638 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 146,816 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 131,826 miles

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 131,826 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on main beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

General corrosion to rear suspension components

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 141,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 141,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 127,351 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 125,505 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 122,489 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 117,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Feb 2022 99,035 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 120,152 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 107,538 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))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 107,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured at 1.5mm at one point around the circumference (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 76,169 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 76,169 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 100,496 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs showing signs of pitting, rusting and wear on the inner and outer faces and inner and outer face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The Tyre is showing age-related cracking within the outer sidewall and some areas of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs showing signs of pitting, rusting and wear on the inner and outer faces and inner and outer face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Disc pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2020 100,496 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs showing signs of pitting, rusting and wear on the inner and outer faces and inner and outer face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing The Tyre is showing age-related cracking within the outer sidewall and some areas of the tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs showing signs of pitting, rusting and wear on the inner and outer faces and inner and outer face edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear Disc pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 56,383 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,541 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 109,808 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 46,680 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 85,314 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2018 85,641 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2017 79,787 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 19,122 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 73,530 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 62,689 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 59,797 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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AC54 ATS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.9%.

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 AC54 ATS, 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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AC54 ATS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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