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B12 XEC

2008 Mercedes Unknown

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,084 mi
Last recorded168,084 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Mercedes Unknown168,632 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 XEC
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 168,084 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 168,082 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Intermediate drop arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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B12 XEC is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 168,632 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was B12 XEC registered?

B12 XEC is a 2008 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is B12 XEC safe to buy?

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