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KW12 UZY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,876 mi
Last recorded131,876 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 131,876 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 10 Apr 2024 130,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 129,220 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,809 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 124,005 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 120,674 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 116,269 miles

All wheels damaged on outside edges

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cut and damaged on outer side walls

Emissions not detected on acceleration

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 116,269 miles

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

All wheels damaged on outside edges

Both front tyres and n/s/r tyre cut and damaged on outer side walls

Emissions not detected on acceleration

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,683 miles

all tyres scuffed on side walls

Pass 26 Jan 2017 167,787 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 167,786 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,037 miles

emmissions too clean

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vechicle components

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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KW12 UZY 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 83.3%.

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 KW12 UZY, 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 KW12 UZY registered?

KW12 UZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 August 2012.

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The MOT history for KW12 UZY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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