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KE12 LLX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

175,026 mi
Last recorded175,026 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2023 175,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 162,729 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 162,727 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 145,553 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 143,314 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 140,369 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 140,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 125,553 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 108,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

management light on dash

Pass 15 Oct 2016 87,823 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 87,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2015 72,578 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2015 72,198 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 LLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 August 2012.

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