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AK12 RHU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,573 mi
Last recorded93,573 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 93,573 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 87,047 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2025 86,872 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 78,299 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 78,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2023 69,204 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

front bumper damaged

parking brake performance only just met

Pass 20 May 2022 62,835 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 59,185 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Brake Pads 3/4 worn

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,706 miles

Front brake pipes greased

Fail 29 May 2019 54,706 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn The rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge & slight damage to outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 47,445 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 36,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2016 29,127 miles

Under body covers fitted not allowing to inspect some components

Pass 29 May 2015 18,559 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 RHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,597cc petrol 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 RHU, 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 RHU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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