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K12 VAL

2005 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,961 mi
Last recorded65,961 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz C83,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 VAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 65,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 65,731 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2024 65,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 65,225 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 64,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 64,392 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,940 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 63,940 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 63,322 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 61,800 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2017 59,815 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 58,328 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 56,189 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 53,550 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,972 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 48,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 45,222 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,134 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,676 miles

slight movement in front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

Fail 30 Nov 2009 36,676 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

slight movement in front torque/reaction arm inner bushes.

Pass 5 May 2009 35,265 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 VAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,800 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 K12 VAL, 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 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K12 VAL registered?

K12 VAL is a 2005 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is K12 VAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 VAL shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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