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AL11 XGH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,918 mi
Last recorded138,918 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL11 XGH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 138,918 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bars (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2022 116,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both near side and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 108,029 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Dec 2020 107,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 94,131 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 82,606 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,598 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,329 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 17,107 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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AL11 XGH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AL11 XGH, 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 AL11 XGH registered?

AL11 XGH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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