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KY12 UWN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,788 mi
Last recorded69,788 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 69,788 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 66,797 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2025 66,769 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 63,236 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,770 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 57,619 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 57,619 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 55,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,609 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 49,012 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 47,050 miles

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall is damaged near to the limits

Pass 9 Mar 2017 42,559 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly.

unable to fully test nearside rear seatbelt due to child seat fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,039 miles

Both front tyres have outer side wall damage

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

Rear brake pads are low

Pass 19 Mar 2015 31,370 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on both edges

nearside front tyre has multiple cuts to inner side wall but no cords visible

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 UWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UWN, 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 UWN registered?

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

Is KY12 UWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 UWN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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