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KY12 DGF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,716 mi
Last recorded68,716 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 68,716 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 62,667 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,253 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 60,250 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 57,199 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 54,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Mar 2021 50,152 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 47,736 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s front inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 41,416 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2019 41,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 35,908 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts wearing thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 30,070 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 24,063 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 17,650 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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KY12 DGF 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 DGF, 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 KY12 DGF registered?

KY12 DGF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is KY12 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 DGF 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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