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KY12 DGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,975 mi
Last recorded174,975 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 174,975 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 174,921 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking caliper bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended seat belt will not clip in to buckle (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides - just ok recommend change soon (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2024 174,881 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking bleed nipple (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2023 153,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 151,902 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 143,064 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2020 122,619 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 117,027 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 117,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 100,178 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,787 miles

Parking brake adjustment required.

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres.

Pass 22 Mar 2016 60,631 miles

damage o o/s/f Tyre sidewall

Fail 21 Mar 2016 60,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

damage o o/s/f Tyre sidewall

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2015 45,525 miles

Deterioration to inner sidewall offside front tyre

Uneven tyre wear on front tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 DGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DGZ, 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 DGZ registered?

KY12 DGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2012.

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