CarVerify

Free Car Check

K44 RHD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 RHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 89,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 88,691 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 86,228 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2024 86,216 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2023 80,253 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,428 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 64,913 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,608 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 62,608 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 51,202 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 42,625 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 42,611 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jun 2017 34,928 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2017 34,928 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2016 25,632 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Front Tyres worn around edges. Suggest underinflation.

BOTH Front Tyres worn to 3mm.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre worn to 3mm.

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 28 May 2015 15,955 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K44 RHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K44 RHD, 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

How do I check the history of K44 RHD?

You can check the full history of K44 RHD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K44 RHD registered?

K44 RHD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

Is K44 RHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 RHD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K44 RHD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K44 RHD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.