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KS12 XXB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,924 mi
Last recorded74,924 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 74,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 74,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint of back arm marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 63,915 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 63,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back lower marked as yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Window seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 56,728 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 56,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint marked as yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working wing mirror one (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides x2 (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,184 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 41,338 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2018 41,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords hole in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 35,921 miles

Front both sides front wheel bearings slight play ok point of test

Pass 9 Nov 2016 27,392 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 27,392 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,141 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 18,299 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 XXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 XXB, 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.

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What year was KS12 XXB registered?

KS12 XXB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is KS12 XXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XXB shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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