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KP12 DYS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,066 mi
Last recorded116,066 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 DYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 116,066 miles

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

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 110,121 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,621 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 97,165 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 97,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,399 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 82,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 72,588 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 64,521 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 37,056 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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KP12 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP12 DYS, 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 KP12 DYS registered?

KP12 DYS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is KP12 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 DYS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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