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KU12 FBL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,345 mi
Last recorded112,345 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 FBL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2025 112,345 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pads wearing.

both front steering tie rod arms has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Fail 9 Apr 2025 112,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) missing lining unbonded. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) missing broken/ lining unbonded. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake pads wearing.

both front steering tie rod arms has corrosion but not seriously weakened.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,668 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides(o/s,n/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides(o/s,n/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides(o/s,n/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides(n/s,o/s) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides(n/s,o/s) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides(n/s,o/s) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 109,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front/rear brake pads and brake discs wearing.

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,062 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 95,533 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 85,061 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 84,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

both front tyres have edge wear

Pass 25 Apr 2017 33,402 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 70,055 miles

n/s/r tyre cuts to sidewall, .

Pass 4 Mar 2015 54,169 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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KU12 FBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 FBL, 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 FBL registered?

KU12 FBL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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