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AK12 XWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

193,024 mi
Last recorded193,024 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Aug 2026 193,024 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 188,871 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 183,639 miles

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

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))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 176,707 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 167,042 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 159,916 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 153,393 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2019 146,988 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 140,718 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 135,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 125,205 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 115,603 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 XWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XWH, 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 XWH registered?

AK12 XWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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