MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Central exhaust clamp corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Central exhaust clamp slightly damage but not weakened
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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))
park brake efficiency 17%
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KW12 VYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW12 VYM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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