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AK12 XPW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,063 mi
Last recorded150,063 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 150,063 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 149,971 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 143,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 137,414 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S & N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,156 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 40,402 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2021 40,400 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 91,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2019 70,035 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 51,339 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 49,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,368 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 31,424 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XPW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XPW, 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 XPW registered?

AK12 XPW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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