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KS12 XTP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

118,113 mi
Last recorded118,113 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XTP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 118,113 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 118,113 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,351 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 96,323 miles

Offside Front side repeater Up to 1/2 not functioning

Pass 17 Jul 2021 90,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 85,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 81,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 77,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 71,531 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2016 55,762 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 55,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 40,789 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 40,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 XTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XTP, 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 XTP registered?

KS12 XTP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 July 2012.

Is KS12 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XTP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS12 XTP have outstanding finance?

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