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KV12 YFR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,976 mi
Last recorded63,976 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 YFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 63,976 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 63,976 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 59,997 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 55,479 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 50,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2020 50,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 44,202 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 38,005 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,730 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,838 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 25,838 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 18,229 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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KV12 YFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KV12 YFR, 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 KV12 YFR registered?

KV12 YFR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KV12 YFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 YFR shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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