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KEY 710

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,027 mi
Last recorded144,027 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKEY 710
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 144,027 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 130,142 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2024 130,142 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 117,027 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,513 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 86,137 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 77,427 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 70,289 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 56,214 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components. Covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 10 Nov 2017 46,017 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,986 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 24,454 miles

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

OSR tyre punctured

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

front tyres edges worn

Fail 21 Oct 2015 24,454 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

OSR tyre punctured

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

front tyres edges worn

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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KEY 710 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KEY 710, 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 KEY 710 registered?

KEY 710 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is KEY 710 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KEY 710 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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