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KW12 JDK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,529 mi
Last recorded165,529 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 JDK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2023 165,529 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 164,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 160,082 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 156,506 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 146,539 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 132,061 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low on inner and outer edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 113,301 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jul 2018 113,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 94,525 miles

Engine bay covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,736 miles

Rear rear seat belts cant be inspected fully

Fail 10 Jul 2015 57,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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KW12 JDK 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 KW12 JDK, 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 KW12 JDK registered?

KW12 JDK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KW12 JDK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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