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KR12 CYJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

137,450 mi
Last recorded137,450 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 CYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 137,450 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 111,955 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 86,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge also worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 62,774 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 59,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread cords not visisble (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 49,829 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread cords not visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread cords not visisble (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 48,882 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 18 Jun 2018 48,043 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,781 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 43,725 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on the edges

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,008 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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KR12 CYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 KR12 CYJ, 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 CYJ registered?

KR12 CYJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 June 2012.

Is KR12 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 CYJ 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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