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KY12 WPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

108,228 mi
Last recorded108,228 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 WPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 108,228 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 169,317 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 163,512 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 159,289 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 95,621 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 92,151 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 90,901 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 90,901 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2019 86,393 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative and offside front (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

full under shields fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2018 83,508 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,911 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 65,670 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,462 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 40,622 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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KY12 WPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KY12 WPZ, 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 WPZ registered?

KY12 WPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is KY12 WPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 WPZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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