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KR55 TAT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,008 mi
Last recorded134,008 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR55 TAT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 134,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2026 134,002 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 78,716 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald and inner tyre wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Sep 2024 78,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge bald and inner tyre wall has a bulge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 69,629 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 69,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 58,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2019 52,971 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

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

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

Underside covers fitted

Underside covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 32,374 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Underside covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 21,774 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 16,038 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,038 miles

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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KR55 TAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KR55 TAT, 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 KR55 TAT registered?

KR55 TAT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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