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CA12 AKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,576 mi
Last recorded30,576 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 AKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 30,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake pedal not holding or releasing correctly. Requires attention and inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2025 29,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 28,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 28,020 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 27,559 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 26,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 25,074 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 25,074 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 24,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 22,693 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Front tyre tread perishing

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 5 Jul 2016 21,695 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing outer edge

Offside Front tyre tread perishing outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2015 20,704 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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CA12 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CA12 AKJ, 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

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What year was CA12 AKJ registered?

CA12 AKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is CA12 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 AKJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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