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K9 TAO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,421 mi
Last recorded88,421 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 TAO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 88,421 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 86,022 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 82,891 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 78,272 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 73,376 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 73,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 67,694 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 62,785 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 58,053 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,132 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 48,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 40,417 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 32,292 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 24,293 miles

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

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

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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K9 TAO 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 K9 TAO, 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 K9 TAO?

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What year was K9 TAO registered?

K9 TAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is K9 TAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K9 TAO 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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