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DA12 AKV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 AKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 129,492 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2022 102,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 69,737 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 69,737 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 63,505 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 62,814 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2018 62,357 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 61,759 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 61,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 61,046 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 54,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DA12 AKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DA12 AKV, 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 DA12 AKV registered?

DA12 AKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 August 2012.

Is DA12 AKV safe to buy?

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