MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,754 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Sub-frame likely to fail already failed around track control arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability subframe corroded through (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
stone chip in windscreen
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)
stone chip in windscreen
child seat fitted
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to bumpers
exhaust corroded
nsr jacking point rubber missing
sills covered
stone chips and scratches to windscreen
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to bumpers
exhaust corroded
nsr jacking point rubber missing
sills covered
stone chips and scratches to windscreen
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K12 EMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2009 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 79,363 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 K12 EMX, 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 17 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was K12 EMX registered?
K12 EMX is a 2009 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 April 2009.
Is K12 EMX safe to buy?
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