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KP12 YUC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,744 mi
Last recorded100,744 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 100,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 87,069 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 83,670 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 83,661 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Light source not giving required pattern (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,670 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 74,670 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2020 67,260 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 67,260 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 58,807 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged size (225.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Size (245.40.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALL round tyre inside and outside wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 51,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 42,133 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 33,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 26,117 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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KP12 YUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KP12 YUC, 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 KP12 YUC registered?

KP12 YUC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KP12 YUC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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