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AK12 RRY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,143 mi
Last recorded126,143 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 126,143 miles

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

Rear heat shield over back box hanging down

Fail 28 Sep 2026 126,138 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield over back box hanging down

Pass 30 Sep 2025 121,814 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 117,530 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 113,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 109,060 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 103,966 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 100,395 miles

Coolant leak Top radiator hose.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 94,395 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 80,339 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 65,539 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 49,466 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,302 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 RRY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 RRY, 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 RRY registered?

AK12 RRY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 April 2012.

Is AK12 RRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 RRY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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