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KP12 YUY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,405 mi
Last recorded156,405 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YUY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 156,405 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 155,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jul 2024 155,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 153,498 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 153,498 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 142,467 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 120,158 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 94,763 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 94,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

extensive kerb damage to sidewalls both front tyres

rubber jacking block missing offside front outer sill

Pass 26 Feb 2019 72,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 63,267 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 51,885 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 51,855 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,465 miles

Baby seats fitted

Emissions to clean for machine - PASS -

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)

Baby seats fitted

Emissions to clean for machine - PASS -

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

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 YUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YUY, 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 YUY registered?

KP12 YUY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KP12 YUY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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