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KU12 FBK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

249,585 mi
Last recorded249,585 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 249,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 237,073 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 199,201 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 190,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 190,460 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 171,037 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 151,511 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 124,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 99,949 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 FBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FBK, 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 FBK registered?

KU12 FBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KU12 FBK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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