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KP12 YLZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,207 mi
Last recorded48,207 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Jun 2021 48,207 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 85,018 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 78,717 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 2 Apr 2018 73,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 64,142 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside front tyre bald from the outer shoulder +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,471 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,460 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP12 YLZ registered?

KP12 YLZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is KP12 YLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 YLZ shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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