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KM12 NUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,755 mi
Last recorded105,755 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 105,755 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 105,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lower bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 101,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

rear brake discs corroded /pitted

under trays fitted

Fail 30 Aug 2024 100,729 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plated limit 0.56 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Undertrays fit obscuring some parts

Pass 26 Aug 2023 95,703 miles

unable to check all under vehicle due to under tray's fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2022 99,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 85,171 miles

Main centre brake pipes showing signs of wear, may need attention in future.

Fail 25 Jun 2020 85,171 miles

Main centre brake pipes showing signs of wear, may need attention in future.

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,279 miles

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low (approx. 75% worn)

front tyre outer side-walls damaged

front tyre treads worn on outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2019 77,230 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded long centre at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing low (approx. 75% worn)

front tyre outer side-walls damaged

front tyre treads worn on outer edges

Pass 30 Jun 2018 69,513 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2017 63,338 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 54,726 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 40,266 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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KM12 NUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KM12 NUJ, 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 NUJ registered?

KM12 NUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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