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KY12 UXG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,321 mi
Last recorded85,321 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 UXG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 85,321 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2026 85,222 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 77,755 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 77,739 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on edges, also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and smooth inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 70,232 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 18 Jul 2024 70,228 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 65,665 miles

Central Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 59,785 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2022 59,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 54,214 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 48,701 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 48,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2019 44,319 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 36,149 miles

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

centre seatbelt stalk plastic surround broken off

Pass 8 May 2017 26,983 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 21,613 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 16,441 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

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 UXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UXG, 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 UXG registered?

KY12 UXG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KY12 UXG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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