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121 KLX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,934 mi
Last recorded95,934 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration121 KLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 21 Oct 2025 95,934 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 88,715 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 81,115 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 73,161 miles

Park brake noisy on test

Pass 25 Oct 2021 61,647 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 54,463 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 49,788 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 71,917 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 37,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 28,275 miles

Undertrays Fitted to Vehicle

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 19,924 miles

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

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

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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121 KLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 121 KLX, 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 121 KLX registered?

121 KLX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 October 2012.

Is 121 KLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for 121 KLX shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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