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K14 RSA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,646 mi
Last recorded103,646 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 RSA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 103,646 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s/front covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s/rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 102,635 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Jul 2025 102,635 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 30 Jul 2024 102,025 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 100,162 miles

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jul 2022 98,710 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Mar 2021 93,554 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 88,314 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 79,782 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 70,336 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre perrished inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre perrished inner sidewall

Pass 17 Mar 2017 66,741 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,005 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 59,144 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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K14 RSA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 K14 RSA, 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 K14 RSA registered?

K14 RSA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is K14 RSA safe to buy?

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