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K12 HNS

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,889 mi
Last recorded117,889 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 HNS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 117,889 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 111,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 104,470 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 97,242 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Fail 15 Nov 2022 97,202 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

tpms light on

Pass 20 Nov 2021 89,177 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2021 89,175 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 73,408 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 43,537 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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K12 HNS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 K12 HNS, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was K12 HNS registered?

K12 HNS is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is K12 HNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 HNS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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