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HV12 KYT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

151,120 mi
Last recorded151,120 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV12 KYT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 151,120 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Feb 2022 151,120 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 124,954 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button has to be pressed to take belt clasp (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 124,504 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel heavy imbalance (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped on outer edge (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button has to be pressed to take belt clasp (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 92,453 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 64,813 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 64,808 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S & O/S on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 33,710 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 33,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,223 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 10,365 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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HV12 KYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HV12 KYT, 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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HV12 KYT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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