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AM12 DEB

2018 Mercedes-benz C

White Hybrid electric (clean) 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM12 DEB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 97,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 97,846 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,264 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 86,264 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 74,514 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 74,514 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter/number spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements letter/number spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 60,208 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 x rear tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 47,049 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,247 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 29,247 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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 DEB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,991cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 DEB, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AM12 DEB registered?

AM12 DEB is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2018.

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