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K17 RDC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,412 mi
Last recorded143,412 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 RDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 143,412 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes adjacent to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Background is faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 136,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened The rear sub-frame has some areas of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 129,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material A steel front to rear pipe (Left hand near the fuel tank) is corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe is slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material The steel pipe has been cleaned and greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 121,207 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 121,200 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Hand brake binding wheel bearing not checked. (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency 17%.

Pass 13 Dec 2021 113,374 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 113,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Out to flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 105,546 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall, perished and scrubbed off on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 93,724 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Various under-trays fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2018 84,506 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Fail 1 Jun 2018 84,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 10 Jun 2017 76,960 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 67,797 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 59,284 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K17 RDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K17 RDC, 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 K17 RDC registered?

K17 RDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is K17 RDC safe to buy?

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