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K12 WAL

2001 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,127 mi
Last recorded71,127 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz C86,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 WAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 71,127 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 70,967 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2023 70,915 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 70,821 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 70,698 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 70,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,017 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 68,574 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 66,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 61,593 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 56,637 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 52,054 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 46,713 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Aug 2012 41,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,534 miles

front brake discs worn /lipped to excess wipers worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,321 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 31,018 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 27,815 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 24,101 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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K12 WAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 86,614 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 K12 WAL, 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 25 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 WAL registered?

K12 WAL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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