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K321 HRT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,284 mi
Last recorded121,284 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK321 HRT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 121,284 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jul 2026 121,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jun 2025 109,727 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 106,571 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,304 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 92,911 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 84,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 76,997 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 67,801 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,829 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,400 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 33,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 20,253 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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K321 HRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol 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 K321 HRT, 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 K321 HRT registered?

K321 HRT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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