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EX12 AVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

139,810 mi
Last recorded139,810 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX12 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2026 139,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 127,392 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 126,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 123,213 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 117,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front tyres low on edges and inner sidewalls splitting.

Pass 14 Apr 2021 107,589 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 99,491 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,363 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,451 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 54,684 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 47,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EX12 AVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX12 AVD, 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 EX12 AVD registered?

EX12 AVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is EX12 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX12 AVD shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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