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AF12 UUY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,445 mi
Last recorded71,445 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 71,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 67,780 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 63,906 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides - Inner & Outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 59,967 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 57,052 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 54,315 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 52,117 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2018 49,580 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 46,803 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 43,191 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 43,180 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,804 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 34,094 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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AF12 UUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF12 UUY, 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

How do I check the history of AF12 UUY?

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What year was AF12 UUY registered?

AF12 UUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is AF12 UUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UUY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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