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K19 SLN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK19 SLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2026 83,593 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2025 80,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2025 161,597 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 72,021 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 70,626 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 156,991 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2024 156,990 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 66,077 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 150,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 150,078 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 62,005 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2022 145,106 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 145,095 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2021 53,864 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 138,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2021 138,914 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 137,366 miles

Both sides rear parking brakes are binding slightly.

Front brake pads appear to be wearing unevenly across axle.

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe above rear differential unit. Unable to view corrosion fully due to position on vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear anti-roll bar assembly ACE unit is wet with fluid. Not leaking at time of inspection.

Pass 24 Sep 2020 51,359 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 48,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Sep 2019 48,418 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 128,951 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 128,946 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/50/19y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 43,831 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 121,638 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2018 121,633 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,072 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,130 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc and air freshner ()

Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax disc and air freshner ()

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,188 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 24,074 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 73,962 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,886 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,325 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 28,145 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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K19 SLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 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 K19 SLN, 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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K19 SLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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