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KM12 LBA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

162,989 mi
Last recorded162,989 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 LBA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 162,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays prevent clear inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2023 162,959 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under trays prevent clear inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 158,544 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 158,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 152,545 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2021 152,545 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 146,780 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2019 140,973 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 133,565 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,757 miles

windscreen washer fluid smelly

Pass 17 Nov 2016 103,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 88,680 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 88,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 May 2015 78,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 LBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LBA, 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 LBA registered?

KM12 LBA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 LBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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