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KE12 BXY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

96,701 mi
Last recorded96,701 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 BXY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 96,701 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil * nearing excessive * (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 May 2026 96,672 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil * nearing excessive * (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2025 86,098 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 81,823 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 76,367 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 73,009 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 69,580 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 22,243 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 22,243 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 61,435 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 55,764 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 50,191 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 44,593 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 39,717 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 32,276 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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KE12 BXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KE12 BXY, 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 KE12 BXY registered?

KE12 BXY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is KE12 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BXY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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