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KY12 YAK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,404 mi
Last recorded117,404 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YAK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 117,404 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,064 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front both (upper gaiter) (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,688 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 106,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s rear, o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 98,856 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 97,426 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 85,920 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 75,813 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 61,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 47,485 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 36,120 miles

tested as 2 seater rear seats folded flat and tyres laid across them

Fail 26 Mar 2015 36,119 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

tested as 2 seater rear seats folded flat and tyres laid across them

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 YAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 YAK, 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 YAK registered?

KY12 YAK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is KY12 YAK safe to buy?

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