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AJ12 OXS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,172 mi
Last recorded141,172 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 OXS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Apr 2026 141,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 138,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r o/s/r to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive near suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 133,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and some cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play AT PASS LIMIT, REPLACE ASAP. (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly splitting on inner sidewall, replace ASAP. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 127,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

brakes squealing

Pass 20 Aug 2021 122,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 118,137 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 108,778 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,101 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 97,966 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 93,049 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin *very low (3.5.1g)

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

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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AJ12 OXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AJ12 OXS, 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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AJ12 OXS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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