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KY12 UAL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UAL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 89,517 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 87,522 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 82,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 82,328 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 72,867 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 63,573 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 63,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault warning lamp staying lit (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault warning lamp staying lit (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cuts in outer wall exposing cords tread worn smooth on edges225/40 r18 92y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2020 62,280 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 61,682 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm bush perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 57,952 miles

Chunks of rubber missing from both front tyre outer sidewalls

Pass 14 Mar 2018 50,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 41,873 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,407 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 23,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre has slight damage around outer wall.

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 UAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UAL, 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 UAL registered?

KY12 UAL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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