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B6 ALR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,108 mi
Last recorded139,108 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB6 ALR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 139,108 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2025 134,450 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 121,041 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 112,674 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 105,281 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,403 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 91,101 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 91,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 86,066 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 74,366 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

o\s\f tyre scrubbing on outer edge

rear tyres worn on edges and wearing close to wear bars

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 1 Nov 2016 57,328 miles

Full Under Bodypanel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,100 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cord (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Full Under Bodypanel Fitted Obscuring Some Testable Items

Pass 28 Oct 2015 40,281 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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B6 ALR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 B6 ALR, 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 B6 ALR registered?

B6 ALR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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