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KV12 YGM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,763 mi
Last recorded100,763 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 YGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 100,763 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 94,957 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 87,353 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 81,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 77,489 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 72,925 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 66,671 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 66,671 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 62,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 53,171 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2016 41,472 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 27,885 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre sidewall damage

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 YGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KV12 YGM, 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 YGM registered?

KV12 YGM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KV12 YGM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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