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KM12 VHY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,635 mi
Last recorded55,635 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,635 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,366 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 39,961 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 39,959 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 38,385 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 35,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 32,825 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 30,263 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 27,370 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 24,059 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 21,163 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front tyre tread perishing

Pass 28 Jul 2016 19,177 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 19,177 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 15,689 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 VHY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is KM12 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 VHY shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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