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KM12 HKL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,926 mi
Last recorded42,926 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 HKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 42,926 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 40,895 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 38,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges also cracked and perished 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2023 36,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2023 36,126 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The front wishbon,s dust cover. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge The tyre is worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 33,705 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 30,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 27,802 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 24,804 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 21 May 2018 21,259 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 17,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 13,918 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 10,025 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 10,002 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

o/s/f tyre inne didewall split and tread cracking

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

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 HKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KM12 HKL, 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 HKL registered?

KM12 HKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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