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KY12 UAX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

134,500 mi
Last recorded134,500 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 134,500 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2025 126,585 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2025 126,585 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 115,568 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 99,322 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 99,309 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 82,432 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 69,992 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (225/4018) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (255/3518) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 65,166 miles

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

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2020 59,522 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2020 59,514 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 55,295 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted preventing thourough inspection of under vehicle components

Pass 8 Mar 2018 51,291 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 16 Mar 2017 46,682 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under trays fitted preventing through inspection of under vehicle components.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 36,830 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 25,071 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 25,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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 UAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UAX, 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 UAX registered?

KY12 UAX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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