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AO12 YYV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

47,618 mi
Last recorded47,618 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YYV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 47,618 miles

Chip In Windscreen

Pass 7 Jul 2025 45,969 miles

Small Chip in Windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2024 43,422 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 40,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2022 37,727 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 37,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2021 34,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 32,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 29,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 26,070 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 22,376 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 18,535 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2015 14,802 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 YYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AO12 YYV registered?

AO12 YYV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is AO12 YYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 YYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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