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KM12 MYY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,884 mi
Last recorded91,884 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 MYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 91,884 miles

Both front brake lines corroded.

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Various engine oil leaks

Fail 31 Dec 2025 91,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Torque arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front brake lines corroded.

Both front tyres bald on edges.

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 13 Jan 2025 82,985 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 82,985 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 72,545 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,314 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine mounts and other suspension components

Fail 9 Jan 2023 64,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of engine mounts and other suspension components

Pass 5 Jan 2022 56,036 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 52,773 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 46,664 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 41,826 miles

under trays

Pass 6 Jul 2017 37,624 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 33,200 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 28,284 miles

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall.

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 MYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KM12 MYY, 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 MYY registered?

KM12 MYY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 MYY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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