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AK61 XPU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 XPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 126,087 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 122,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 116,253 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 110,822 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 103,685 miles

Front side windows tinted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 103,684 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front side windows tinted

Pass 29 Jan 2016 96,087 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 95,727 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 95,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK61 XPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AK61 XPU, 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 AK61 XPU registered?

AK61 XPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 2012.

Is AK61 XPU safe to buy?

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