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AO12 KHE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 97,263 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 96,053 miles

Nearside Rear nearside coil spring corroded (5.3.1(b)

Offside Front offside front brake pipe corroded , covered in grease or other material (1.111(c)

Pass 9 Oct 2024 90,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 90,427 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 84,470 miles

Front front tyres wearing shoulders - 225/40R18 92Y

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 81,716 miles

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 7 Mar 2022 77,289 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 73,487 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 70,898 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 66,341 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 63,006 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 58,456 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 45,059 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges of tread

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 34,612 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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AO12 KHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 AO12 KHE, 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 AO12 KHE registered?

AO12 KHE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is AO12 KHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 KHE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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