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KU12 YFZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,751 mi
Last recorded153,751 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 153,751 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,136 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 133,202 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 133,198 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of front to rear 2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 128,572 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body trays (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear wheels slight noise in rotation more detailed inspection required on inboard brake shoes

Fail 1 Jun 2023 128,572 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside side wall 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under body trays (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both rear wheels slight noise in rotation more detailed inspection required on inboard brake shoes

Pass 13 Jun 2022 123,834 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 123,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front one upside down ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 119,563 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Rear Tyre size 255/35/18 currently fitted with Coopers

Pass 27 May 2020 80,385 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2020 80,385 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 108,059 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 94,438 miles

nail in o/s rear tyre n/s o/s rear tyres close to wear bars

Pass 9 Jun 2017 82,192 miles

undertrays and engine covers restrict inspection of some components

Pass 16 Jun 2016 70,031 miles

front discs heavily worn and lipped

rear tyres at 1.6mm tread depth

Pass 13 Feb 2015 55,278 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 YFZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

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

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