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2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,658 mi
Last recorded111,658 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2021 111,658 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 107,203 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2021 107,203 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Feb 2020 102,579 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 95,259 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 4 May 2018 85,255 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Castor arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2017 72,773 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 72,773 miles

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 56,184 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 56,184 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,196 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 VPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KW12 VPN, 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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KW12 VPN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

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