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KAS 4M

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,057 mi
Last recorded73,057 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAS 4M
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 73,057 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 72,385 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 68,721 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 66,673 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 65,348 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 65,311 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 59,993 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 59,993 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 59,993 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Outer Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired nsf brake caliper nipple damaged,no signs of leaking from the brake nipple or caliper (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 54,482 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 54,384 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 48,014 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2017 40,731 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 32,675 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 23,320 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 23,295 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre is on 3mm on inner edge and have couple tears which arent deep

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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KAS 4M is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KAS 4M, 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 KAS 4M registered?

KAS 4M is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 December 2012.

Is KAS 4M safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAS 4M shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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