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KS12 XSU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

84,763 mi
Last recorded84,763 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 84,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2024 75,478 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 73,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 71,600 miles

Lower Can't see brake pipe under cover

Pass 27 May 2022 65,947 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,754 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,831 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,905 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 38,758 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 38,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 29,138 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 24,902 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,507 miles

child seat fitted, not allowing full inspection of seat belt

front brake discs starting to wear

front brake pads 60% worn

rear brake pads worn 50%

rear tyres worn 2mm

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 XSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XSU, 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 KS12 XSU registered?

KS12 XSU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

Is KS12 XSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XSU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS12 XSU have outstanding finance?

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