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AO12 FRP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,888 mi
Last recorded99,888 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FRP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 99,888 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2024 99,534 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 91,798 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 87,112 miles

offside rear tyre worn to legal limits

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limits

Pass 26 Jan 2021 82,111 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 76,696 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,212 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 58,476 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 58,476 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,484 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 46,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 26,330 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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AO12 FRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO12 FRP, 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 AO12 FRP registered?

AO12 FRP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

Is AO12 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FRP 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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