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KE12 LLR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,285 mi
Last recorded129,285 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 LLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2023 129,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 123,085 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 121,412 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 121,403 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,366 miles

Nearside Front alloy slightly damaged on inner edge

Nearside Rear parking brake efficiency low

Offside Rear alloy repaired on inner edge

front pads 4mm and discs worn

parking brake release handle missing, can still operate release lever

Pass 11 Mar 2019 78,571 miles

Hand brake release pull broken but doesnt effect operation

Water leak on engine possible water pump

Pass 12 Dec 2017 55,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 33,924 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 33,877 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 28,752 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 LLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KE12 LLR, 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 LLR registered?

KE12 LLR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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