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AP12 KUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 KUA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 71,196 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2025 67,490 miles

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

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

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

handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 14 Sep 2024 62,501 miles

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

nearside handbrake efficiency effective but on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2023 55,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 53,561 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 50,276 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 47,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 25 Jul 2019 44,509 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 40,499 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 35,767 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,883 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 26,328 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 26,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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 KUA 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 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 AP12 KUA, 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 AP12 KUA registered?

AP12 KUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2012.

Is AP12 KUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP12 KUA 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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