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KR12 CYG

2012 Mercedes C250

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,597 mi
Last recorded191,597 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes C25091,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR12 CYG
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 191,597 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 188,178 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 183,340 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 170,199 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2023 169,883 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 153,891 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes at ns/r sill area corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 134,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/f lower control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 134,705 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os/f lower control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 130,335 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 116,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 95,696 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 95,696 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 75,315 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,704 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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KR12 CYG is a 2012 Mercedes C250 in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 91,693 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KR12 CYG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes C250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KR12 CYG is a 2012 Mercedes C250, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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