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KY12 WSJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,424 mi
Last recorded120,424 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 WSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 120,424 miles

front - lower - front arm inner bushes splitting/ deteriorated, rear suspension tie rod inner bushes deteriorated ( more o/s )

front drop link gators perished

n/s handbrake low effort and no lockout, noise inside rear drums

n/s rear tyre wearing to inner edge and on 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

oil leak evident

rear brake pipes corroded above subframe and by brake hoses, front brake pipes by hoses corroding

rear discs worn/lipped and thin, slight grab/tight spot in rear brakes ( suspect handbrake shoes )

tailgate poor shutting operation

Fail 28 Apr 2026 120,424 miles

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

exhaust clamp loose - joint moves/loose ( but secure at present )

front - lower - front arm inner bushes splitting/ deteriorated, rear suspension tie rod inner bushes deteriorated ( more o/s )

front drop link gators perished

n/s handbrake low effort and no lockout, noise inside rear drums

n/s rear tyre wearing to inner edge and on 3mm ( minimum 1.6mm)

oil leak evident

rear brake pipes corroded above subframe and by brake hoses, front brake pipes by hoses corroding

rear discs worn/lipped and thin, slight grab/tight spot in rear brakes ( suspect handbrake shoes )

tailgate poor shutting operation

Pass 23 May 2025 115,304 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp cracked, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 May 2025 115,304 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre clamp cracked, still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 May 2024 111,182 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside park brake lazy.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 100,005 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 97,104 miles

Nearside Rear park brake lazy and low effort

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2021 87,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

advise wipers smearing

Pass 19 May 2020 76,788 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 May 2019 69,037 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 57,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 43,102 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 31,075 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 22,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

KY12 WSJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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