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KS12 XTY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,148 mi
Last recorded134,148 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XTY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 134,148 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 127,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Aug 2025 127,100 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 119,582 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2023 113,084 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 104,516 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 95,448 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 91,495 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2020 91,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 85,243 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

OIL LEAK

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 76,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 68,163 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 59,273 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 49,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 49,952 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 XTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 XTY, 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 XTY registered?

KS12 XTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 July 2012.

Is KS12 XTY safe to buy?

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