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AP12 KBX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,987 mi
Last recorded105,987 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 KBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Nov 2025 105,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 70,069 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 53,463 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe rusted

Pass 29 Nov 2022 48,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,901 miles

factory undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Nov 2020 29,971 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,535 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 19,290 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 16,081 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 11,933 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,059 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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AP12 KBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 AP12 KBX, 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 AP12 KBX registered?

AP12 KBX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is AP12 KBX safe to buy?

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