MOT Status
ValidMileage
113,050 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (On limit) (5.2.3 (e))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (Foot pedal) long travel (1.1.6 (d))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear subframe covered in underseal
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear subframe covered in underseal
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
Rear sub frame mountings fully undersealed offside & nearside.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
Coolant leak
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated most front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
washers/wiper work only while driving
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front most (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and badly damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
wipers/washers only work while driving
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering slightly heavy.
Rear Tyre's perished slightly inner edge.
engine covers and under trays fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KE12 BKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 KE12 BKL, 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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KE12 BKL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.
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