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AO12 UAM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,465 mi
Last recorded128,465 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 UAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 128,465 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2020 117,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 103,463 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm, rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 94,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

crack in windscreen, not affecting view of road

Pass 26 Apr 2017 82,156 miles

covers over testable items

zero emissions no print out

Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,110 miles

Front both tyres bald on shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

lower braking performance from n/s parking brake

Fail 2 Apr 2016 63,015 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Front both tyres bald on shoulders

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

lower braking performance from n/s parking brake

Pass 24 Mar 2015 41,372 miles

LHR wheel tight to turn and needs attension

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 UAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AO12 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

AO12 UAM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AO12 UAM safe to buy?

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