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AK12 AUH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,734 mi
Last recorded152,734 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 152,734 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 152,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 139,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 124,476 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 124,476 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 114,349 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 105,388 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,570 miles

hand brake leaver damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2018 77,311 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake release lever damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2017 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 52,779 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 52,779 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 44,086 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 43,463 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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AK12 AUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 AK12 AUH, 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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AK12 AUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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