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A12 EKW

2002 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,809 mi
Last recorded61,809 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz C84,631 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 EKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2023 61,809 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 60,996 miles

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

Underbody Rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2021 59,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 59,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,457 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 57,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 53,080 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 53,080 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 49,523 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2018 49,523 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm likely to fail trailing arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

centre exhaust mount broken

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,982 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner rack end slight play

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 46,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 45,098 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,021 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 40,657 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,368 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 35,946 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 30,308 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 30,308 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 26,817 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 23,280 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 18,384 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,429 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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A12 EKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 84,631 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A12 EKW, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 EKW registered?

A12 EKW is a 2002 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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