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KM12 NJJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,245 mi
Last recorded58,245 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 58,245 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front large front bushes rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2026 58,232 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front large front bushes rubber cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front cuts on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn on inner edge close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2025 53,676 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3mm) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front have cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 2 Apr 2024 51,092 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 47,915 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 45,261 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides very slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 12 Mar 2021 42,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle has underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 38,356 miles

Engine bay and underside covers fitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 34,393 miles

engine bay and underside covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,610 miles

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 25,306 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 21,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NJJ, 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 NJJ registered?

KM12 NJJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is KM12 NJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 NJJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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