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KP12 XHK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,928 mi
Last recorded87,928 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XHK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 87,928 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 85,429 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency is lower than expected on this type of car.

Pass 18 Mar 2022 77,692 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear park brake efficiency was slightly low.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 69,117 miles

Front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disks surface starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disks surface starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 69,117 miles

Front exhaust system starting to deteriorate. Secure and no leaks at present

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disks surface starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner brake disks surface starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 59,138 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 48,827 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 38,841 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 31,183 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 20,135 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 20,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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KP12 XHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KP12 XHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP12 XHK registered?

KP12 XHK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KP12 XHK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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