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KY12 ZWG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,451 mi
Last recorded111,451 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 ZWG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 111,451 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2025 105,858 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 99,358 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge some damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,533 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 85,569 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 79,767 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 71,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 60,817 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 50,238 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,584 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 32,063 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,677 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 24,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside 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 has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F tyre getting low on inner and outer edges

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 ZWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 ZWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY12 ZWG registered?

KY12 ZWG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is KY12 ZWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 ZWG shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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