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AF12 XOH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,809 mi
Last recorded156,809 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 156,809 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 142,722 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 131,317 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 131,317 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 121,361 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Feb 2022 112,742 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp adjuster moved to position 0

Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

headlamp adjuster moved to position 0

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,048 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes coated (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 100,725 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 89,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 89,702 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL 4 under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 77,626 miles

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge and low on outer (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre cut

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and off side pipe as well on near side (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 65,164 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 52,917 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 52,917 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 39,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,836 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 XOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOH, 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 AF12 XOH registered?

AF12 XOH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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