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KY12 YAF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,302 mi
Last recorded98,302 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YAF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 98,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner sidewall split,not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2024 89,502 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 89,502 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 82,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 76,200 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on inner and outer sidewalls. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted,not allowing inspection of some components.

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,619 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 58,821 miles

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Central UNDER TRAYS FITTED NOT ALLOWING INSPECTION OF SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER EDGE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 50,847 miles

Central under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 16 Dec 2017 43,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WEARING ON INNER EDGE 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 36,515 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 31,064 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 24,468 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 YAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 YAF, 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 YAF registered?

KY12 YAF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KY12 YAF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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