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KR12 KGG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,739 mi
Last recorded106,739 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 KGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 106,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber is corroded

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber is corroded

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

both fuel tank straps are corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2025 105,404 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2024 103,875 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 103,823 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 103,820 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 103,481 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake inoperative on one side N/S Not working (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded O/S & N/S (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 91,457 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,597 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 62,932 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2019 48,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 38,351 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 29,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides + worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 20,109 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 15,619 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view

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 KGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KGG, 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 KGG registered?

KR12 KGG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KR12 KGG 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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