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AK12 RRU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,593 mi
Last recorded138,593 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,593 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2025 129,051 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 129,048 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2024 120,837 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 113,621 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2023 113,169 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2022 103,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE REAR SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ABOVE SUBFRAME (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2021 95,121 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 91,617 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 76,421 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,431 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,243 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 33,396 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 23,923 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 RRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 RRU, 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 RRU registered?

AK12 RRU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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