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KY12 UUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

111,526 mi
Last recorded111,526 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 111,526 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 102,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 94,205 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 86,597 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 75,362 miles

chips/cracks in swept area of windscreen

full under trays fitted covering testable items

Fail 15 Nov 2022 75,338 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipes corroded (sill cover in front of nearside rear wheel) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded near hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL brake discs corroded on braking faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,641 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 70,079 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 70,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2020 63,494 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 63,494 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 55,494 miles

front wipers juddering slightly

Fail 12 Mar 2019 55,494 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear tyre worn/bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear tyre worn+balding from the centre tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

front wipers juddering slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2018 46,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,264 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 35,148 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 28,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front wipers worn

offside front tyre cracking

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 UUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

KY12 UUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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