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KY12 UVH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,157 mi
Last recorded127,157 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 127,157 miles

Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 122,338 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

chip on o/s front windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2024 117,134 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 99,673 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 85,971 miles

Front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

Fail 16 Aug 2021 85,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 68,840 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 79,766 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2017 61,860 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 61,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 29,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 21,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 21,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

KY12 UVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is KY12 UVH safe to buy?

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