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KU12 YFP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

167,423 mi
Last recorded167,423 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 167,423 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 167,358 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 157,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 157,520 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured suspension arm mounting. (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 140,127 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 127,707 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2021 127,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 197,424 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play offside nearside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.8 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 116,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 109,355 miles

Drag link end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 100,159 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 89,882 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play both side (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,389 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,319 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 YFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFP, 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 YFP registered?

KU12 YFP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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