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K28 DWE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

225,691 mi
Last recorded225,691 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK28 DWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2025 225,691 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 128,328 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and lower n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear n/s and o/s frame, mountings, prescribed area, springs, arms and others suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 121,129 miles

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

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

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

rear frame, area, arms, mountings and springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 117,734 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 117,734 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 102,482 miles

Full undertrays fitted

Fail 11 Oct 2021 102,482 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Full undertrays fitted

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Oct 2020 92,320 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 75,346 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 54,392 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 49,140 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 47,381 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 43,097 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 37,571 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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K28 DWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K28 DWE, 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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K28 DWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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