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C24 KAA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

121,986 mi
Last recorded121,986 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC24 KAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 121,986 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 115,368 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 109,116 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 101,322 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 94,289 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2022 94,289 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 86,504 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 79,308 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 70,374 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,537 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 64,116 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 58,849 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 48,871 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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C24 KAA 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 C24 KAA, 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 C24 KAA registered?

C24 KAA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is C24 KAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C24 KAA 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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