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KS12 PMY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

131,215 mi
Last recorded131,215 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 PMY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 131,215 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 123,280 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 111,707 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 101,520 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 90,635 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 1 Oct 2021 90,634 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

o/s front tyre worn on both edges

Pass 9 Jul 2020 82,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 74,752 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 64,251 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,109 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 43,577 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 33,491 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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KS12 PMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KS12 PMY, 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 KS12 PMY registered?

KS12 PMY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is KS12 PMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 PMY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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