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CK12 NMF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,355 mi
Last recorded144,355 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 NMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 144,355 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 144,354 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2025 135,799 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 119,038 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 May 2024 119,038 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside front (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 103,236 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 103,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 82,182 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))

Fail 5 May 2022 82,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 28 May 2021 75,610 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 70,867 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 70,861 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested Oil cap missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil cap missing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 62,969 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,968 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 54,821 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 23 May 2017 46,428 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

too clean for emissions reading

Pass 9 Jun 2016 39,836 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,856 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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CK12 NMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CK12 NMF, 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 CK12 NMF registered?

CK12 NMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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