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AD11 COL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,277 mi
Last recorded116,277 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD11 COL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 116,277 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 116,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2025 115,623 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 115,008 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 115,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 110,596 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 104,309 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 104,304 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 101,069 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 101,069 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite Heavy to inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread close on 2mm wear bars; (min limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite Heavy to inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small tare/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 91,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite Heavy to inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Tread close on 2mm wear bars; (min limit 1.6mm)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Quite Heavy to inside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small tare/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 75,676 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 68,214 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

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

Pass 8 May 2017 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front tyre showing shoulder wear/sidewall damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre low pressure

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lens showing damage (1.1.A.3b)

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

vehicle presented with engine management light on/low oil level

Pass 5 Apr 2016 49,047 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner showing damage

Offside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Rear lower sidelight bulb inop

engine cover fitted obscuring various components

service light on

undertrays fitted obscuring various components

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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AD11 COL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AD11 COL, 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 AD11 COL registered?

AD11 COL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AD11 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD11 COL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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