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EK12 UWS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,636 mi
Last recorded189,636 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 UWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 189,636 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 189,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 165,668 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 138,872 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 138,532 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 113,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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EK12 UWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK12 UWS, 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 EK12 UWS registered?

EK12 UWS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is EK12 UWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 UWS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK12 UWS have outstanding finance?

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