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AR11 ZZZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,030 mi
Last recorded80,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR11 ZZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 80,030 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 73,410 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 69,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 69,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 65,185 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2021 59,974 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 55,375 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 51,864 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2018 49,408 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,546 miles

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 20 Oct 2016 35,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Fail 20 Oct 2016 35,506 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undetected peak exhaust emissions

Pass 23 Oct 2015 23,701 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 23,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AR11 ZZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AR11 ZZZ, 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 AR11 ZZZ registered?

AR11 ZZZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is AR11 ZZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR11 ZZZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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