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KS07 EKS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,164 mi
Last recorded105,164 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS07 EKS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 105,164 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2025 99,463 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))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 93,981 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 93,981 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Both inoperative (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 88,078 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 87,954 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 82,451 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 75,550 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2020 66,350 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 58,513 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 51,117 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 43,726 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2016 35,269 miles

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 20 Jan 2016 35,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre slight sidewall damage

Pass 14 Jan 2015 27,869 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 27,864 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F tyre starting to spilt

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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KS07 EKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel 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 KS07 EKS, 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 KS07 EKS registered?

KS07 EKS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is KS07 EKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS07 EKS shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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