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K11 EAV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,920 mi
Last recorded120,920 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK11 EAV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 120,920 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2025 112,342 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 112,342 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2024 104,850 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 104,850 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 95,945 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 91,299 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 84,636 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 70,698 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 66,856 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 66,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edges worn very close to cords. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 62,406 miles

front nearside tyre edges worn

front offside tyre inner edge worn

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2016 56,575 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 56,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 48,328 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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K11 EAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K11 EAV, 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 K11 EAV registered?

K11 EAV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 September 2012.

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