KM12 - MERCEDES-BENZ C
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 21 days ago
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class, often referred to simply as the C-Class, is a renowned line of executive cars that exemplifies German engineering excellence. Manufactured by Mercedes-Benz since 1993, this model has established a reputation for combining luxury, performance, and advanced technology. The 2023 version continues this tradition, featuring refined design elements and innovative safety features that set it apart in the premium segment. Known for its meticulous craftsmanship and cutting-edge engineering, the C-Class offers a range of efficient engines and sophisticated interior options, making it a popular choice among discerning drivers seeking a blend of comfort and dynamic driving experience.
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 24 MOT tests
This is a 2006 Mercedes-Benz C, registered as KM12, with a blue exterior and a 2148cc diesel engine. It has CO2 emissions of 194 g/km. The vehicle is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 25 May 2024 and valid until 17 June 2025. The recorded mileage is 206,406 miles. The MOT included minor advisories such as a damaged windscreen, worn anti-roll bar pins and bushes, light oil misting on front shock absorbers, slight play in the front lower suspension arm ball joint, corrosion on the rear hydraulic brake caliper, and brake components showing signs of wear. No major safety issues were noted, but the vehicle may require attention to the advised areas.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
24
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
7
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 25 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 206,406 mi
Expires: 17 June 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Advisory Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 10 June 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 198,006 mi
Expires: 17 June 2024
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 18 June 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 195,914 mi
Expires: 17 June 2023
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 22 May 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 185,878 mi
Expires: 04 June 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear and front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 27 May 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 177,334 mi
Expires: 04 June 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight play both rear D bushes and n/s/r lower drop link bush
- Advisory slight play both front antiroll bar bushes
Failed - 27 May 2020 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 177,334 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight play both rear D bushes and n/s/r lower drop link bush
- Advisory slight play both front antiroll bar bushes
Passed - 05 June 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,224 mi
Expires: 04 June 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight play both rear D bushes and n/s/r lower drop link bush
Failed - 23 May 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 166,101 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight play both rear D bushes and n/s/r lower drop link bush
Passed - 01 June 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,761 mi
Expires: 31 May 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight play rear anti roll bar D bushes
Passed - 03 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,755 mi
Expires: 04 May 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory nearside front tyre low on edges
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Failed - 02 May 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,755 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Advisory Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Advisory under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Advisory offside front tyre worn on inner edge
- Advisory nearside front tyre low on edges
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)
Passed - 28 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,758 mi
Expires: 04 May 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory deterioration in rear number plate
- Advisory damage to nearside front tyre on outer side wall
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 28 April 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 146,758 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory deterioration in rear number plate
- Advisory offside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit
- Advisory damage to nearside front tyre on outer side wall
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 05 May 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,783 mi
Expires: 04 May 2016
Passed - 04 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,796 mi
Expires: 05 June 2015
Failed - 04 June 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,796 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Passed - 06 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,260 mi
Expires: 05 June 2014
Failed - 06 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 109,260 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 April 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 107,832 mi
Expires: 08 May 2014
Passed - 09 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,194 mi
Expires: 08 May 2013
Failed - 08 May 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 97,148 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 09 May 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 83,702 mi
Expires: 08 May 2012
Passed - 15 January 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 67,914 mi
Expires: 18 January 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Passed - 19 January 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 54,687 mi
Expires: 18 January 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for KM12?
The MOT expires on 17 June 2025.
What is the tax status of KM12?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2025.
What are the specifications of KM12?
This is a 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ C in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 2148cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of KM12?
This vehicle produces 194 g/km of CO2 emissions.