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DK03 KEE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

168,421 mi
Last recorded168,421 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 KEE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 168,421 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2026 168,421 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 163,175 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 163,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 157,093 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 149,975 miles

Undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Aug 2022 138,069 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 138,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,253 miles

Chips to windscreen

Fail 8 Sep 2021 130,246 miles

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

Chips to windscreen

Pass 14 Aug 2020 120,767 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 120,767 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 84,668 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 84,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 65,760 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 52,569 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Sep 2015 37,937 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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DK03 KEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue 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 DK03 KEE, 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 DK03 KEE registered?

DK03 KEE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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