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CV12 KYA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,048 mi
Last recorded16,048 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 KYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 16,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 14,473 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 13,736 miles

full under guards fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2023 12,974 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 12,315 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 11,536 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 10,769 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 9,640 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 8,503 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,291 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 6,064 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 4,847 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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CV12 KYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV12 KYA, 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 CV12 KYA registered?

CV12 KYA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is CV12 KYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 KYA shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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