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KV12 YFW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,225 mi
Last recorded135,225 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 YFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 135,225 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 135,225 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 123,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel repaired on inside

Pass 25 Jul 2023 103,726 miles

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

Offside Front wheel repaired on inside

brake pipes at rear corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2022 97,042 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 96,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,333 miles

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

o/s lower ball joint squeaking

Pass 27 Jul 2020 85,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 85,501 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 79,915 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2018 71,939 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 68,353 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 62,082 miles

under trays & engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jul 2015 53,934 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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KV12 YFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc 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 KV12 YFW, 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 KV12 YFW registered?

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

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