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KU12 FHM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,448 mi
Last recorded133,448 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 133,448 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2025 127,472 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 Both sides + Cuts in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 120,984 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 120,975 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 114,146 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 114,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 107,902 miles

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35R18 Nail in tyre on outer edge marked in yellow chalk.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 BOTH rear tyres close to Tread wear markers, 4MM tread remaining on both. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 107,785 miles

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

Covers and Shields fitted

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 255/35R18 Nail in tyre on outer edge marked in yellow chalk.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 BOTH rear tyres close to Tread wear markers, 4MM tread remaining on both. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 101,263 miles

Covers + Shields Fitted

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mount has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 95,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

covers + shields fitted

diesel emissions low

Pass 16 Apr 2019 82,830 miles

all 4 tyres wearing slightly thin on edges

covers & shields fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,131 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2017 60,238 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,052 miles

both rear tyres on limit

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,943 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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KU12 FHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FHM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU12 FHM registered?

KU12 FHM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is KU12 FHM safe to buy?

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