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KS12 WMX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,717 mi
Last recorded103,717 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 WMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 103,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald tread depth 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn tread depth 5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 86,317 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Aug 2021 73,347 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 64,341 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Aug 2020 64,341 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Aug 2019 57,331 miles

Brake pad warning on dash, pads all fine

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

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 48,702 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 38,886 miles

Offside Rear o/s/r tyre getting close to the legal limit

Rear rear pads low

Pass 11 Jul 2016 28,622 miles

no smoke detected on emissions test.

Fail 11 Jul 2016 28,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no smoke detected on emissions test.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 19,779 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 12,129 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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KS12 WMX 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 KS12 WMX, 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 KS12 WMX registered?

KS12 WMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is KS12 WMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 WMX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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