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KU12 EZR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,052 mi
Last recorded120,052 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 EZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 120,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 108,940 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 108,940 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 95,818 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,256 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 84,730 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from centre to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 72,295 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative Arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded from centre to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2x cuts outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,024 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 64,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,452 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 54,096 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front front lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 54,096 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front front lower arm ball joint boot deteriorated but still preventing ingress of dirt

sill trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2018 48,793 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 42,976 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

Pass 4 Jul 2016 37,571 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 32,068 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,253 miles

Nearside Front 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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KU12 EZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU12 EZR, 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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KU12 EZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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