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AL10 ASK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

180,254 mi
Last recorded180,254 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL10 ASK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2026 180,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 168,676 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 153,170 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2023 136,277 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 118,151 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 102,200 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 78,757 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 57,172 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 45,591 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 37,039 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,607 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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AL10 ASK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AL10 ASK, 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 AL10 ASK registered?

AL10 ASK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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