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C26 AJP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,515 mi
Last recorded74,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC26 AJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 74,515 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 74,491 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 70,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 67,658 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil residue on skid panel under auto box

Pass 9 Jun 2023 61,387 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 56,659 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 50,608 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 46,161 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides / wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,263 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 35,811 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,629 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 34,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake discs are worn

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 28,813 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 23,861 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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C26 AJP 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 C26 AJP, 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 C26 AJP registered?

C26 AJP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is C26 AJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C26 AJP 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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