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KY12 RNN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,719 mi
Last recorded141,719 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 RNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 141,719 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 141,718 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 132,782 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 132,782 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 122,538 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 113,225 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 102,705 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 102,705 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Mainline behind N/S/R wheel arch cover (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 96,303 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 85,631 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 85,631 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Catch seized (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 75,408 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

Fail 12 Jul 2018 75,408 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated Both front (3.1 (c))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on the outer shoulder

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 65,568 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Stone chips and scratches (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chips (8.3.1d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 56,110 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 41,176 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 41,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing screan

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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KY12 RNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KY12 RNN, 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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KY12 RNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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