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KR12 ARU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,031 mi
Last recorded74,031 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 ARU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 74,031 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2025 69,735 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges.

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 69,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Cross strut (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Both front tyres scrubbing and low on inner edges.

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 61,763 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))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 52,985 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 48,833 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 43,402 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,446 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 32,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 28,345 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 24,088 miles

Front tyres cracked

Pass 18 May 2016 20,310 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 20,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 17,190 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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KR12 ARU 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 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 KR12 ARU, 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 KR12 ARU registered?

KR12 ARU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is KR12 ARU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 ARU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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