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KY12 ZFE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,650 mi
Last recorded72,650 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 ZFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 72,650 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 72,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,221 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 66,912 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 59,716 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 52,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 45,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,477 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 33,040 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 25,664 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,861 miles

both rear tyre age cracks edge of tread not serious

Pass 27 Apr 2016 13,822 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 8,999 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 ZFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

KY12 ZFE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is KY12 ZFE safe to buy?

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