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H22 KDR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,227 mi
Last recorded116,227 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH22 KDR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 116,227 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 112,890 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,991 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 101,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 101,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 96,480 miles

Nail in tyre

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 90,881 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 84,749 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 77,723 miles

Central Rear Upper high level stop light not working

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 28 Aug 2019 77,723 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travle (1.1.6 (c))

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

Central Rear Upper high level stop light not working

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 30 Aug 2018 69,947 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working eye level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 58,441 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 46,382 miles

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 42,942 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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H22 KDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 H22 KDR, 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 H22 KDR registered?

H22 KDR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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