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KY12 DAU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,981 mi
Last recorded103,981 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DAU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 103,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on both edged 225/40/18 black arow

coolant level low

Fail 12 Nov 2025 103,981 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing thin on both edged 225/40/18 black arow

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

coolant level low

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,541 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 91,354 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,063 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 87,801 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 85,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 79,883 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 71,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 66,218 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 58,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 58,727 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 47,533 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 36,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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KY12 DAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KY12 DAU, 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

How do I check the history of KY12 DAU?

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What year was KY12 DAU registered?

KY12 DAU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is KY12 DAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 DAU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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