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K18 GTA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,355 mi
Last recorded125,355 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 GTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 125,355 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 112,009 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 101,329 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2.5 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 89,837 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 77,401 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 77,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 69,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 55,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 42,274 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 27,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 14,664 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 11,933 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four tyres (4.1.E.1)

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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K18 GTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 K18 GTA, 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 K18 GTA registered?

K18 GTA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 September 2012.

Is K18 GTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K18 GTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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