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AJ12 YLE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,652 mi
Last recorded83,652 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 YLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 83,652 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover taped on ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

park brake release broken

Fail 23 Oct 2020 83,652 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover taped on ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover taped on (3.3 (b) (i))

park brake release broken

Pass 25 Oct 2019 69,110 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 69,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 61,250 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 61,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 52,006 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 45,311 miles

all 4 tyres cracks side walls /tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,233 miles

Front discs excessively worn

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 YLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ12 YLE, 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 AJ12 YLE registered?

AJ12 YLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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