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BK62 KUC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

125,870 mi
Last recorded125,870 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK62 KUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 125,870 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside rear light lens damaged

park brake release handle damaged but still functioning

Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,098 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 99,769 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp has heavily corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2022 99,769 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has worn on both edges close to the cords

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

centre exhaust clamp has heavily corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,533 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Clamp cracked, exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Offside & Nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 80,260 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,225 miles

engine/under/sill covers

Pass 25 Aug 2018 70,266 miles

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the offside wiped 'A' zone and nearside wiped areas of the front windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2017 60,171 miles

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

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,000 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2015 24,149 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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BK62 KUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BK62 KUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK62 KUC registered?

BK62 KUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 October 2012.

Is BK62 KUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK62 KUC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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