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KR12 CYK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,905 mi
Last recorded123,905 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 CYK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Sep 2026 123,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both upper and lower dust covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 120,455 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,336 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 86,398 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 28 Oct 2020 82,043 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,983 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 65,145 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 58,270 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 47,627 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 39,724 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 CYK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CYK, 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 CYK registered?

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

Is KR12 CYK safe to buy?

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