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AX12 MAC

2018 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

82,598 mi
Last recorded82,598 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz C39,876 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 MAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 82,598 miles

Nearside Front BRINGING TYRE PRESSURE LIGHT ON BUT ALL 4 LOOK OK

Pass 24 May 2024 71,483 miles

''check brake pads'' message on dash, front pads 4mm, rear pads 8mm

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

Fail 22 May 2024 71,483 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Outer lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

''check brake pads'' message on dash, front pads 4mm, rear pads 8mm

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

Pass 12 May 2023 60,452 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 60,361 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2022 47,867 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 47,867 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 May 2021 33,878 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 33,877 miles

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

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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AX12 MAC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.7% with a typical mileage of 39,876 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 AX12 MAC, 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 8 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AX12 MAC registered?

AX12 MAC is a 2018 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 September 2018.

Is AX12 MAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX12 MAC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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