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KR12 MFY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,085 mi
Last recorded102,085 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2024 102,085 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 102,063 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 91,743 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 87,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is wearing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake release handle is broken

Fail 9 Aug 2022 87,392 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge is wearing (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake release handle is broken

Pass 19 Aug 2021 77,366 miles

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

Rear Disc heat shields sound like they are rubbing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 69,536 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2020 69,536 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 61,590 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,849 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 46,160 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,792 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 38,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre has a cut on inner wall

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

cut out of outer wall o/sde front tyre

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 MFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 MFY, 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 MFY registered?

KR12 MFY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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