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KU12 FFR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,893 mi
Last recorded173,893 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 173,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 173,249 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 153,476 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 153,476 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 May 2024 146,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 133,644 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 3.44mm o/s 3.59mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2023 133,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s 3.44mm o/s 3.59mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 125,650 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 125,611 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 117,289 miles

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

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

under covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 104,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 104,185 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 101,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 87,088 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 72,825 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front brake disc worn

o/side front road wheel damege

rear brake disc slightly worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2016 54,725 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2016 54,725 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,889 miles

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

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

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 FFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 FFR, 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 KU12 FFR registered?

KU12 FFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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