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BN62 NKZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,880 mi
Last recorded162,880 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN62 NKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 162,880 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 144,085 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 121,001 miles

Front brake disc severely worn & lipped.

Windscreen cracked nearside but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Fail 25 Nov 2021 121,001 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front brake disc severely worn & lipped.

Windscreen cracked nearside but not affecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 10 Nov 2020 107,687 miles

Front discs worn.

Rear discs worn.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 107,686 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE MULTIPLE SPLITS ON INNER WALL. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front discs worn.

Rear discs worn.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 91,920 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt front and rear ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,665 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 67,588 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 53,541 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 38,041 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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BN62 NKZ 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 81.8%.

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 BN62 NKZ, 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 BN62 NKZ registered?

BN62 NKZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is BN62 NKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN62 NKZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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