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AO12 KHF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,975 mi
Last recorded86,975 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 KHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 86,975 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 70,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 - Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 70,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 40 R18 - Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255 35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 62,260 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 62,260 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2023 55,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2023 55,206 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 49,309 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 47,283 miles

Nearside Front SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO TYRE

Fail 10 Aug 2021 47,283 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front SIDE WALL DAMAGE TO TYRE

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 43,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 35,705 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 35,697 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 18,910 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 18,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 17,578 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 15,575 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 15,575 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 13,670 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 9,596 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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AO12 KHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AO12 KHF, 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 AO12 KHF registered?

AO12 KHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 KHF safe to buy?

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