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KU12 FBB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,912 mi
Last recorded131,912 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 131,912 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 131,912 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 115,645 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated and clamp cracked/splitting

Fail 30 Nov 2021 115,645 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35ZR18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both - worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexible pipe slightly deteriorated and clamp cracked/splitting

Pass 3 Dec 2020 101,951 miles

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated and mid section clamp starting to split/crack

Fail 3 Dec 2020 101,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated and mid section clamp starting to split/crack

Pass 27 Nov 2019 91,582 miles

Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorated Starting to Split Clamp at Join Cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2018 77,227 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 63,846 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON OUTER EDGE...N/S ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S REAR TYRE WORN DOWN TO 3MM

Pass 26 Nov 2016 51,089 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears worn to 3.15 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 30,614 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Front Tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 24 Mar 2015 27,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut on side wall.

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

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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KU12 FBB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 FBB, 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 FBB registered?

KU12 FBB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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