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AF60 PUB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,927 mi
Last recorded125,927 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF60 PUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 125,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 123,342 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 121,676 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2024 121,671 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside 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))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 119,408 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s & n/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2022 116,231 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2022 116,231 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 113,156 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2020 110,933 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2019 108,660 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 106,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WIDE WALL HEAVILY DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2017 103,053 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 103,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 86,919 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 66,738 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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AF60 PUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF60 PUB, 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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AF60 PUB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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