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KFZ 1796

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,619 mi
Last recorded51,619 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKFZ 1796
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 51,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 46,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 46,572 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 45,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 45,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure all mounting points broken (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 44,945 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2022 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 42,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 42,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 42,268 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 39,777 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,463 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 36,463 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 32,797 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2016 29,318 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Pass 20 Apr 2015 23,570 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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KFZ 1796 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFZ 1796, 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

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What year was KFZ 1796 registered?

KFZ 1796 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is KFZ 1796 safe to buy?

The MOT history for KFZ 1796 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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