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KR12 MBO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

48,967 mi
Last recorded48,967 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 MBO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 48,967 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop links dust covers starting to split.

Both front brake reaction ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Handbrake performance could be improved.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded recommend attention .

Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,338 miles

N/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover pin holed.

O/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode.

O/s/f lower ball joint dust cover in poor condition.

O/s/f tyre heavily tread heavily perished and small cuts recommend replacement.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 43,058 miles

Handbrake performance low.

O/s/f anti roll bar drop link dust cover starting to split.

O/s/f brake reaction arm ball joint dust cover starting to split.

O/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split.

O/s/r tyre outer side wall heavily perished.

Pass 9 Nov 2022 40,035 miles

Both front lower arm outer ball joint dust covers starting to split.

Diesel test passed trigger point not met.

Pass 16 Aug 2021 36,410 miles

Chip in windscreen.

N/s/f tyre persihed.

O/s/f lower ball joint dust cover starting to split and perish.

Pass 15 Jun 2020 31,321 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges replace A.S.A.P.

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

O/s/f lower suspension arm outer ball joint dust cover starting to split.

Pass 22 Feb 2019 24,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 14,086 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 13,683 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 12,648 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 27 Jul 2016 12,648 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 15 May 2015 11,307 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 MBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

KR12 MBO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is KR12 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 MBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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