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KR12 EVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,633 mi
Last recorded99,633 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 EVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 99,633 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,484 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 93,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 86,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 76,554 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 76,553 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 69,201 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 61,584 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 59,733 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 55,865 miles

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))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 50,432 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,241 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,401 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 31,786 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 31,785 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 26,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wear on edge and v. minor wall damage

Fail 24 Jun 2015 26,654 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wear on edge and v. minor wall damage

both rear tyres cracking in tread and on walls

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 EVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EVJ, 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 EVJ registered?

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

Is KR12 EVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 EVJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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