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P12 AAM

2021 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1332cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

81,235 mi
Last recorded81,235 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2021 Mercedes-benz C30,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP12 AAM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2021
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,332cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 81,235 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 81,215 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened lower front control arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2026 38,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 76,473 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 33,332 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 71,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 27,937 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and tyre worn low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 65,409 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 59,179 miles

surface splitting to both front tyre inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,348 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 48,394 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 48,381 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 42,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 42,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 34,614 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 27,034 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 19,405 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 16,044 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 14,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,289 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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P12 AAM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,332cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2021 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 30,054 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 P12 AAM, 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 5 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P12 AAM registered?

P12 AAM is a 2021 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 January 2021.

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