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AP06 PAD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests34 (28 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,219 mi
Last recorded123,219 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 PAD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

28 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 123,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2026 123,216 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear also worn on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2025 130,387 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 130,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 114,881 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 114,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 126,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 104,342 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 104,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 122,090 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 94,261 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 117,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 82,665 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 113,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 72,416 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,980 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2020 62,875 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,936 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 91,634 miles

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

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 1 Oct 2018 46,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 73,231 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 73,230 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Subframe bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Subframe bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 38,834 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,026 miles

Both front tyres cut in sidewalls.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 30,537 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 61,141 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 53,789 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2015 20,915 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 20,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 43,668 miles

offside front tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 3 Jun 2013 35,775 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,166 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,255 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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AP06 PAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP06 PAD, 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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AP06 PAD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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