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KE12 HTN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,822 mi
Last recorded106,822 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 106,822 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 101,532 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers slight worn

Fail 25 Mar 2022 101,532 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side front (1.1.11 (c))

front wipers slight worn

Pass 4 Dec 2020 96,384 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,611 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 70,901 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing on outer sidewall

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

both rear tyres perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2017 62,521 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 57,536 miles

Front brake discs (lipped)

Under trays fitted not all components checked

Pass 7 Aug 2015 52,090 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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KE12 HTN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KE12 HTN, 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 HTN registered?

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

Is KE12 HTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 HTN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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