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FL12 KAJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,477 mi
Last recorded85,477 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 KAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 85,477 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 85,471 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (corroded) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 84,415 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,581 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 74,091 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 70,816 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 66,330 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 66,320 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,427 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front daytime running light missing

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

Offside Front daytime running light lens cracked

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 55,296 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 47,705 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,185 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 32,884 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,077 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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FL12 KAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FL12 KAJ, 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 FL12 KAJ registered?

FL12 KAJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is FL12 KAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 KAJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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