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KR12 AVB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,970 mi
Last recorded116,970 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 AVB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 116,970 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 96,692 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2025 96,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 18 Nov 2023 74,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2023 74,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 55,358 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,396 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear / near rear spring (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer tread & tyre slightly cracking / perishing (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted - oil residue in center

Pass 24 Nov 2020 47,936 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Nov 2020 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 43,931 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed away

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed away

Fail 28 May 2019 43,931 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed away

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge scrubbed away

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 May 2017 33,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 33,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 29,134 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 21,694 miles

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2015 21,694 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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 AVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AVB, 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 AVB registered?

KR12 AVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is KR12 AVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 AVB shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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