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AW04 WAR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

133,953 mi
Last recorded133,953 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW04 WAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2026 133,953 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 124,040 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 116,176 miles

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

Full under tray fitted

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2023 110,305 miles

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

full under tray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2022 107,773 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s7o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 95,832 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 93,327 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 89,235 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 84,058 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,675 miles

advise o s f tyre worn to 3/4 breadth of tread limit

Pass 22 Aug 2016 69,868 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,679 miles

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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AW04 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AW04 WAR, 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 AW04 WAR registered?

AW04 WAR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 September 2012.

Is AW04 WAR safe to buy?

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