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B2 EKD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,392 mi
Last recorded64,392 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 EKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 64,392 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends Front And Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Glazed (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rearmost (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 8 Sep 2025 60,754 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Ends (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 5 Sep 2024 56,347 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 7 Sep 2023 51,458 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Exposed Pipes All Over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear/Cracking/Scrubbing/Wall Damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven Wear/Cracking/Scrubbing (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays Throughout

Pass 31 Aug 2022 45,078 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2022 45,076 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 38,863 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 38,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.53mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.09mm 245/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 32,486 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread 3.2mm

Offside rear tyre tread 2.8mm

Pass 4 Sep 2019 27,255 miles

Advise front wipers smearing screen

Advise o/s/r inner brake light inop

Pass 10 Aug 2018 17,095 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,918 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 11,174 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 8,300 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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B2 EKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B2 EKD, 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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What year was B2 EKD registered?

B2 EKD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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