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AK12 RUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 74,391 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 74,112 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear winter tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine covers vibration

exhaust centre join loose, leaking

exhaust flexi spit and deteriorated, leaking

parking brake performance low

steering play

various body damages

Fail 1 Feb 2024 74,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam damage/broken (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear winter tyres (5.2.3 (e))

both front wheel bearings slight play

engine covers vibration

exhaust centre join loose, leaking

exhaust flexi spit and deteriorated, leaking

parking brake performance low

steering play

various body damages

Pass 1 Feb 2023 69,458 miles

Front Exhaust noisy flexy corroded (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 67,229 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2021 65,020 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view STONE CHIP!!! (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE DEPH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE DEPH ON 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated FOOT PEDAL PARK BRAKE DIFFICULT TO RELEASE (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 58,241 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated foot pedal park brake difficult to release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 17 Nov 2018 50,544 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 45,291 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 37,235 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 28,750 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 28,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RUJ, 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 RUJ registered?

AK12 RUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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