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KR12 KCK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,204 mi
Last recorded146,204 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 KCK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 146,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R TYRE @ 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2025 142,896 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 141,582 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 141,577 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid steel brake pipe (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 138,970 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2023 138,916 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened fractured & corroded near tank area (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 135,479 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 127,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 124,084 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,914 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 103,016 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 93,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s front bumper damaged

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 63,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 KCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KCK, 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 KCK registered?

KR12 KCK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KR12 KCK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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