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AF12 UUV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

212,764 mi
Last recorded212,764 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UUV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 212,764 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 212,764 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 196,434 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 196,433 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 183,651 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 183,651 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 177,345 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 155,990 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 136,373 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,740 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed lump outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 84,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre : inner wall damaged.

Nearside Front tyre : shoulders scrubbed / worn.

Fail 18 Apr 2016 84,376 miles

Nearside Front tyre : inner wall damaged.

Nearside Front tyre : shoulders scrubbed / worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,242 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 56,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF12 UUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF12 UUV, 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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AF12 UUV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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