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KS12 LTX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,283 mi
Last recorded158,283 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 LTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 158,283 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 152,161 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 145,410 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 130,393 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 106,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 93,230 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 80,610 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 78,679 miles

rear tyres 1.6mm crack in o/s mirror/flasher lamp

Fail 14 May 2018 78,679 miles

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

rear tyres 1.6mm crack in o/s mirror/flasher lamp

Pass 17 May 2017 65,996 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 65,996 miles

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

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 13 May 2016 52,955 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 52,955 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 40,197 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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KS12 LTX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KS12 LTX, 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 LTX?

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What year was KS12 LTX registered?

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

Is KS12 LTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 LTX shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS12 LTX have outstanding finance?

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