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DG12 KMX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

97,220 mi
Last recorded97,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 KMX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 97,220 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 97,220 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 93,013 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 92,922 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,302 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 86,416 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 86,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 84,097 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 80,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsf and osf (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osr (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 70,418 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 62,156 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 60,964 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 49,265 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 41,161 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,191 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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DG12 KMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DG12 KMX, 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 DG12 KMX registered?

DG12 KMX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is DG12 KMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 KMX shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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