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AVC 41

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,084 mi
Last recorded57,084 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAVC 41
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 57,084 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2025 56,984 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 56,462 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 55,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 54,624 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 53,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 51,398 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 49,154 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 48,577 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 44,650 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 44,552 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 41,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 35,014 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2015 34,996 miles

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

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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AVC 41 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AVC 41, 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

How do I check the history of AVC 41?

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What year was AVC 41 registered?

AVC 41 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 December 2012.

Is AVC 41 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AVC 41 shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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