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K23 DBS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,752 mi
Last recorded153,752 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK23 DBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 153,752 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 139,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 133,831 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 133,664 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,855 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 86,447 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 65,802 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 46,095 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 33,005 miles

engine bay covers fitted preventing the inspection of some engine bay components

underside covers fitted preventing the inspection of some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2015 23,177 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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K23 DBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 K23 DBS, 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 K23 DBS registered?

K23 DBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 December 2012.

Is K23 DBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for K23 DBS shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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