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KY12 UAW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,142 mi
Last recorded108,142 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UAW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 108,142 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 108,139 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 110,154 miles

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Fail 23 Jan 2025 100,154 miles

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

Offside Front tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2024 93,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 86,702 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 86,702 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 83,760 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 83,757 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 79,427 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 75,096 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP/CRACKED (10MM) (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,949 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 57,949 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips/cracks in front screen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 57,949 miles

Central Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective sticks in open position (8.4.2)

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Small chips/cracks in front screen (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,392 miles

Front slight brake judder on front brake discs

Rear slight brake judder on rear brake discs

Pass 10 Mar 2016 38,484 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 38,484 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,265 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 UAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

KY12 UAW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is KY12 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 UAW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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