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KM12 JYN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,430 mi
Last recorded85,430 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 85,430 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 73,665 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2024 66,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 63,357 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 63,357 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2022 57,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 57,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror in drivers line of vision

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 52,664 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted unable t check items

Fail 16 Aug 2021 52,662 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted unable t check items

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 37,456 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 35,870 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 29,286 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 17 Mar 2018 29,286 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Mar 2017 21,716 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 13,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 4,704 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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KM12 JYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KM12 JYN, 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 JYN registered?

KM12 JYN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 JYN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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