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AK12 JRV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2026 113,854 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,191 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 96,235 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 82,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 76,792 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 70,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 56,601 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 51,996 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 51,248 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 51,016 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2016 45,625 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 38,303 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 37,634 miles

OSF tyre cracking in tread

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

front wiper wear indicator illuminated

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 JRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 AK12 JRV, 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 AK12 JRV registered?

AK12 JRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 JRV safe to buy?

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