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KS12 LOA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,837 mi
Last recorded66,837 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 LOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 66,837 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm bush slightly de bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil residue on under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 63,237 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 63,231 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2024 60,761 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 57,371 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 43,705 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 28,963 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 27,962 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 27,962 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 27,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 24,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 23,470 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 22,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,431 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f tyres aged and cracked on outside wall.

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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KS12 LOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS12 LOA, 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

How do I check the history of KS12 LOA?

You can check the full history of KS12 LOA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KS12 LOA registered?

KS12 LOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is KS12 LOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 LOA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS12 LOA have outstanding finance?

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