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KS12 XXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,020 mi
Last recorded125,020 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 125,020 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2026 125,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 110,238 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 110,238 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits Emissions out of range (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 108,121 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2023 107,951 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 94,282 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 90,267 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 85,730 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 85,716 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,264 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 55,455 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 14 Jul 2017 44,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 44,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 33,368 miles

Rear advise rear tyres low

Pass 17 Jul 2015 24,475 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2015 24,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF registered?

KS12 XXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 July 2012.

Is KS12 XXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XXF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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