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KE12 BKN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

40,194 mi
Last recorded40,194 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 BKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,194 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint lower front ball joint slight play (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 27,826 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 27,826 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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.

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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KE12 BKN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BKN, 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 KE12 BKN registered?

KE12 BKN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KE12 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BKN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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