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K27 SHX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,506 mi
Last recorded83,506 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK27 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 83,506 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,006 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 82,429 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 81,849 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 75,556 miles
Fail 9 May 2022 75,382 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2021 67,910 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2020 58,823 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 58,177 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 58,177 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 53,792 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,119 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 52,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Wheel repaired

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear 3mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,566 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sheet fitted under

Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,529 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic sheet fitted under

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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K27 SHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K27 SHX, 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 K27 SHX registered?

K27 SHX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 June 2012.

Is K27 SHX safe to buy?

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