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AV07 CEV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,853 mi
Last recorded156,853 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 CEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 156,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2024 156,853 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,945 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 120,420 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,031 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 107,031 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 92,243 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 92,243 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage outer sidewall (damage reasonable in places) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2019 75,600 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing various damage outer sidewall (damage reasonable in places) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,107 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 54,107 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2017 42,847 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 36,763 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 30,107 miles

Nearside 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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AV07 CEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AV07 CEV, 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 AV07 CEV registered?

AV07 CEV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 November 2012.

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