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KY12 DPN

2012 Mercedes C250

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

196,875 mi
Last recorded196,875 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes C25091,693 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DPN
MakeMercedes
ModelC250
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 196,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 196,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 188,823 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 188,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 180,743 miles

nearside handbrake just within requirements

Fail 6 Mar 2024 180,676 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

nearside handbrake just within requirements

Pass 4 Mar 2023 171,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 163,773 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 152,540 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 144,514 miles

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 25 Feb 2020 144,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,955 miles

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

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

Rear Handbrake just met legal requirements

Pass 6 Mar 2018 104,443 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,694 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 82,694 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 72,511 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers smearing windscreen

How Reliable is the Mercedes C250?

Based on 1,474 MOT tests across 112 vehicles.

78.3%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Headlamp aim too low 11
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KY12 DPN is a 2012 Mercedes C250 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes C250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 91,693 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 C250 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY12 DPN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes C250 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes C250 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KY12 DPN is a 2012 Mercedes C250, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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