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KU12 SCZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,849 mi
Last recorded96,849 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,849 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Fail 22 Oct 2024 94,817 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

engine covers and undertrays obscuring view of testable items

Pass 3 Oct 2023 80,801 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 78,648 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 78,647 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 72,549 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 68,152 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 68,101 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 66,118 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers & under shields fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 59,204 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 54,873 miles

Front Wipers juddering and starting to smear

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% Damaged (1.4.A.2d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 54,873 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working Damaged (1.4.A.2c)

Front Wipers juddering and starting to smear

Offside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% Damaged (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 49,063 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2017 49,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,153 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre slight side wall damage

Offside Rear tyre puntured

advise child seats fitted to rear

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 36,919 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall but the cords have not been exposed

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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KU12 SCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KU12 SCZ, 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 KU12 SCZ registered?

KU12 SCZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KU12 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 SCZ shows 18 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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