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AT59 AMG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

72,565 mi
Last recorded72,565 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT59 AMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 72,565 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 71,440 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 68,813 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,339 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 61,939 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 59,444 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 59,438 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main going to nearside rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main going to offside rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,067 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight parking brake imbalance

Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear slight parking brake imbalance

Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,839 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 39,473 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 31,925 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2016 31,925 miles

Nearside Rear 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 [just legal (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance door mirror (1.4.A.2e)

front tyres worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2015 23,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jul 2015 23,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AT59 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AT59 AMG, 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 AT59 AMG registered?

AT59 AMG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is AT59 AMG safe to buy?

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