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KU12 YEY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,454 mi
Last recorded57,454 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YEY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2025 57,454 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 55,548 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 53,111 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 49,040 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 47,339 miles

UNDER TRAY FITTED / MANUFACTURED STANDARD

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,685 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 39,094 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,490 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 27,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items from int. mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 14,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 12,212 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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KU12 YEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KU12 YEY, 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 KU12 YEY registered?

KU12 YEY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is KU12 YEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 YEY shows 11 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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