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KP12 XHL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,128 mi
Last recorded184,128 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 XHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 May 2023 184,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 179,722 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded at front of near side rear wheel above plastic cover /dirt trap and unable to full assess brake pipes as access is limited

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Downward facing bull joint also slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 167,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 157,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,723 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, on secondary rubber inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 122,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 May 2017 89,446 miles

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

undertray is fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 75,840 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 50,607 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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KP12 XHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KP12 XHL, 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 KP12 XHL registered?

KP12 XHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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