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KW12 VYM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,896 mi
Last recorded121,896 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 121,896 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear all brake pipes r covered with under sealer

Pass 7 Dec 2024 115,597 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 108,443 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly damage but not weakened

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

Fail 6 Dec 2023 108,443 miles

Central exhaust clamp slightly damage but not weakened

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 104,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured detached (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 95,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn close to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 95,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side worn close to 3 mil (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,247 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 May 2019 80,146 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 68,499 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 68,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 56,156 miles

park brake efficiency 17%

Pass 31 May 2016 49,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 26,941 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,902 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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KW12 VYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KW12 VYM, 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 KW12 VYM registered?

KW12 VYM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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