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K40 KER

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 KER
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Jun 2026 93,718 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2025 68,881 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 67,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 65,278 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 62,817 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 60,089 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 55,964 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 50,582 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear seat bets not checked due to tyres stacked on top of folded seats

Pass 12 Apr 2018 40,063 miles

Nearside Rear level rod ball joints seized

Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,752 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 19,814 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 9,908 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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K40 KER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 K40 KER, 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 K40 KER registered?

K40 KER is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is K40 KER safe to buy?

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