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AR08 ARD

2012 Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,835 mi
Last recorded131,835 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR08 ARD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 131,835 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 119,886 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 119,249 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 105,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 104,739 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 97,701 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2021 97,526 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 69,442 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 54,114 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 40,695 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A?

Based on 1,924 MOT tests across 296 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,666
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
296
On UK Roads
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AR08 ARD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

The Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AR08 ARD registered?

AR08 ARD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C220 Sport CDI Blueeffi-cy A, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is AR08 ARD safe to buy?

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