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KR12 MHY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,665 mi
Last recorded144,665 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 MHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 144,665 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,317 miles

Parking brake performance low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 134,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake performance low

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2024 124,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,068 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 105,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 94,588 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 85,666 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 75,538 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 66,168 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 57,454 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 52,273 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 47,037 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 MHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MHY, 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 MHY registered?

KR12 MHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is KR12 MHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR12 MHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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