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KY12 DHF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

71,295 mi
Last recorded71,295 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 DHF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 71,295 miles

Under trays

Pass 14 Apr 2026 69,469 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2025 65,640 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2025 65,640 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 59,920 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 59,920 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 58,602 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 12 Dec 2023 58,602 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (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 Dec 2022 54,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split but still clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 52,300 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 44,367 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s/f - o/s/f inner arch (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,025 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 34,122 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 25,955 miles

Both front tyres sidewalls perished/cracking -225/40 r18 92Y

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2015 21,122 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 DHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KY12 DHF, 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 DHF registered?

KY12 DHF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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