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KR12 AUA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

158,519 mi
Last recorded158,519 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 158,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 158,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 141,332 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 141,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear most wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.62 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.97 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2023 123,374 miles

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very slight damage to plate (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 123,374 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine cover, under tray and plastic covers fitted obscuring tester's view

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Very slight damage to plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,824 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2021 95,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 79,745 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Oct 2019 65,103 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 49,540 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 49,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 40,227 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 40,227 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 33,623 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2016 33,623 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2015 30,406 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 29,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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 AUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KR12 AUA, 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 KR12 AUA registered?

KR12 AUA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KR12 AUA shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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