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KY12 UVV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,166 mi
Last recorded90,166 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UVV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 90,166 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 90,140 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 87,647 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 2553518 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 82,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 78,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 78,929 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 75,117 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 70,468 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 56,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

bumper loose offside rear

Fail 8 Apr 2019 56,220 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

bumper loose offside rear

Pass 10 Apr 2018 46,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge and has deep cut in outer sidewall but not exposing tyre cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2017 37,009 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 25,710 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components

nail in nearside rear tyre

undertrays fitted obscureing some underside components

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 UVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY12 UVV registered?

KY12 UVV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is KY12 UVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 UVV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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