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KR12 MCT

2016 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,769 mi
Last recorded128,769 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz C53,864 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 MCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 128,769 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2026 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 119,579 miles

Nearside Front wheel buckled

Offside Front wheel buckled

Pass 26 Feb 2024 105,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,779 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 84,684 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 84,644 miles

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2021 79,648 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 69,390 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 56,828 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 MCT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 53,864 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 MCT, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR12 MCT registered?

KR12 MCT is a 2016 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is KR12 MCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 MCT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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