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KW12 LBK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,090 mi
Last recorded113,090 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 22 Jan 2022 113,090 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 95,032 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 92,252 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 71,235 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 52,494 miles

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

Offside Front worn to outer edge and cracking to tread area

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

engine management light on at test

under trays ftd

Pass 14 Jan 2017 37,060 miles

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

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

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

under trays ftd

Pass 4 Feb 2016 19,192 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 16,954 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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KW12 LBK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

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

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