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KY12 CZW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,235 mi
Last recorded141,235 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 CZW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 141,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti Roll Bar ball joint has slight play.

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 135,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 132,274 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and lump (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2019

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 82,226 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 67,412 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Oct 2017 67,412 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

offside front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 56,676 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

No exhaust emissions detected

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides of car (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides of car (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 49,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner + outer edges + outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge + outer wall damaged (4.1.E.1)

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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KY12 CZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KY12 CZW, 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 KY12 CZW registered?

KY12 CZW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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