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AD12 RAW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,163 mi
Last recorded122,163 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD12 RAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2026 122,163 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2025 112,392 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 105,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 98,931 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,075 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 88,166 miles

Nearside Rear 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 28 Nov 2020 80,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 67,102 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 245/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 54,153 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 53,193 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 36,478 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 26,368 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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AD12 RAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AD12 RAW, 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 AD12 RAW registered?

AD12 RAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 November 2012.

Is AD12 RAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD12 RAW shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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