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AK12 KDJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,477 mi
Last recorded134,477 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 KDJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 134,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 134,463 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing but no chords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,365 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 120,350 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 113,743 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 112,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever missing Broken (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2022 108,358 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 98,408 miles

Front brake discs worn but not excessively

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Oct 2020 87,931 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 67,772 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 67,772 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 54,290 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Change ASAP (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 40,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake discs worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 27,895 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 22,226 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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AK12 KDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AK12 KDJ, 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 AK12 KDJ registered?

AK12 KDJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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