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KY12 UXK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,381 mi
Last recorded115,381 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 115,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small pitted lips and light grooves (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 115,374 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted and grooved (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm. 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on the inner shoulder. 255/35R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Small pitted lips and light grooves (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2024 106,520 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 101,613 miles

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

Offside Front 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 1 Aug 2022 94,913 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 88,560 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 83,999 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 68,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 68,654 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 53,676 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 53,676 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 44,340 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 44,340 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 34,653 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of a belt [nsr]

offside front tyre bald on edges

Pass 31 Oct 2014 24,290 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 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

KY12 UXK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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