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AP12 HFS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

147,925 mi
Last recorded147,925 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 HFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 147,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above diff at limit (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake pipes difficult to fully inspect but rusting present

Pass 19 Jan 2022 127,144 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jan 2021 110,741 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Jul 2018 84,501 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 82,914 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 72,847 miles

child seat fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2016 72,847 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 86,251 miles

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)

Rear pads 80% worn

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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AP12 HFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AP12 HFS, 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 AP12 HFS registered?

AP12 HFS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is AP12 HFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 HFS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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