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K18 NRS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,555 mi
Last recorded51,555 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 NRS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 30 Dec 2025 51,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,420 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 47,185 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 46,698 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 46,174 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 45,586 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 45,089 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 43,786 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 38,350 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 4 Mar 2017 33,242 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 27,441 miles

Offside Front Osf tyre outer wall has a cut in it no cords showing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 20,251 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 NRS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K18 NRS registered?

K18 NRS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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