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KM12 LAE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

75,433 mi
Last recorded75,433 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 LAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 75,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 75,433 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 65,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 58,200 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 53,789 miles

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Apr 2018 53,789 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front tyres are bald on the edges of tread

Rear tyres are bald on the inner edges of tread and close to the legal limit

engine bay covers and under trays fitted

engine fault light is on

Pass 16 May 2017 45,634 miles

Both front tyres worn on edge

cover and trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 May 2016 34,562 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,076 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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KM12 LAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KM12 LAE, 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 KM12 LAE registered?

KM12 LAE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

Is KM12 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 LAE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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