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K44 THU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,486 mi
Last recorded54,486 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK44 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 54,486 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2026 54,486 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 53,581 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 52,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 225/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 49,828 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 3 Aug 2021 47,275 miles

engine covers and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 21 Jul 2020 45,597 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 24 Jul 2019 42,983 miles

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

engine cover and under body covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2018 39,668 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 12 Jul 2018 39,668 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 8 Aug 2017 35,367 miles

full underbody trays fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 8 Aug 2016 30,565 miles

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,875 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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K44 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 K44 THU, 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 THU?

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What year was K44 THU registered?

K44 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 5 July 2012.

Is K44 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K44 THU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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