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KR12 HJO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,804 mi
Last recorded105,804 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 HJO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 105,804 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 105,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 101,097 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 101,097 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 94,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 83,602 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 74,357 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 58,988 miles

emissions to clean to register during smoke test

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 5 May 2017 47,739 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 35,672 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 16 May 2015 25,008 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HJO, 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 HJO registered?

KR12 HJO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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