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KM12 EYP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

93,829 mi
Last recorded93,829 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 EYP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 93,829 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Feb 2025 91,198 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,526 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2023 88,825 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 84,316 miles

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Jan 2022 84,314 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,145 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 63,950 miles

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

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

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2019 53,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 47,762 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 40,020 miles

Nearside Front tyre has damage to sidewall

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre has damage to side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 32,560 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R seat belts not checked due to baby seats fitted

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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KM12 EYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KM12 EYP, 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 KM12 EYP registered?

KM12 EYP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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