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KM12 HKC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,369 mi
Last recorded91,369 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 HKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 91,369 miles
Fail 7 May 2025 91,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front lower inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 May 2024 86,804 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2023 76,556 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 67,359 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2022 67,359 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,544 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 50,666 miles

o/s front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 29 May 2019 46,080 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 40,033 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 33,094 miles

unable to see front and rear pads clearly

Pass 7 Jun 2016 26,283 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2015 22,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

emissions very low

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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KM12 HKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KM12 HKC, 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 KM12 HKC registered?

KM12 HKC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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