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KY12 UWH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

85,793 mi
Last recorded85,793 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 85,793 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2025 85,793 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and badly split on inner edge , strong advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 79,271 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2024 79,269 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 76,117 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 71,222 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 71,216 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 66,876 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 63,033 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,885 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 57,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges, cracked and perished.

Rear Both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,378 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 52,378 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 49,822 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 43,452 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 35,759 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Feb 2015 28,880 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 UWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 UWH, 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 UWH registered?

KY12 UWH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is KY12 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 UWH shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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