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AK12 JSU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,034 mi
Last recorded82,034 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 JSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 82,034 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side upper & lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 81,443 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 77,969 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 77,969 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 77,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner & outer edges 22540R18 92W (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,411 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 72,732 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing on outer edges + sidewall cuts/damage. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Undertray not fully secure Fuel tank cover damaged/deteriorated. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 71,160 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Aug 2020 71,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner edges. Good year 225/40/R18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35 x 18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 60,668 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 60,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35 X 18 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 57,141 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,099 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 JSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 AK12 JSU, 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 JSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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