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AM12 BEA

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,210 mi
Last recorded102,210 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 BEA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2025 102,210 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 95,303 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 87,835 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 80,031 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 80,028 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 80,009 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 73,332 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Road wheel slightly distorted N/s/f Wheel Has A Weld Repair (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service Light Illuminated

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Wheel bearing has slight play O/s And N/s Front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 69,508 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 13,905 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 44,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 39,033 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 27,350 miles

undertrays fitted

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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AM12 BEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 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 AM12 BEA, 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 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM12 BEA registered?

AM12 BEA is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2014.

Is AM12 BEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM12 BEA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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