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K555 NYA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

136,750 mi
Last recorded136,750 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 NYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 136,750 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2024 123,758 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 3 Nov 2024 123,758 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 113,104 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2023 113,104 miles

Headlamp aim too high Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 99,474 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 99,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 84,346 miles

Inner Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 77,389 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 77,372 miles

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

Tyre has had the tread recut Near side rear (5.2.3 (g))

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four tyres low on tread

Pass 10 Apr 2019 62,851 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 62,851 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 53,028 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,286 miles

Both rear tyres slightly worn from inner edge

Pass 21 Dec 2015 31,372 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 31,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall : multiple tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall : multiple tears (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nail in nearside rear tyre.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,339 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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K555 NYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K555 NYA, 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 K555 NYA registered?

K555 NYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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The MOT history for K555 NYA shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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