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KU12 FAF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,716 mi
Last recorded198,716 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 198,716 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2023 198,716 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and has play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 187,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 180,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 135,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 135,669 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,903 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 85,958 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,115 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 46,955 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 46,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 37,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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KU12 FAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU12 FAF, 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 KU12 FAF registered?

KU12 FAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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