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KR12 ENF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,177 mi
Last recorded154,177 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 ENF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 154,177 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 154,129 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2025 147,027 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 134,327 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 134,327 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 123,354 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 113,731 miles

Brake lever pivot slightly tight (1.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 102,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 102,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 95,275 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 79,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 67,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,574 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 43,856 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 34,933 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 ENF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ENF, 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 ENF registered?

KR12 ENF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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