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KS12 XXN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

190,681 mi
Last recorded190,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 190,681 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid to back joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 186,029 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 179,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 179,679 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 179,493 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

LED MOT approved towing electrical tester incompatible with vehicle

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald to 2nd layer of rubber on inner outer edge of tread replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge of tread replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 25 Sep 2020 169,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 152,272 miles

13 pin tow bar electrical socket present,but flap does not open fully,in order to check no tow hook present

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 127,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Wearing on edges too (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,175 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 104,333 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front slight fluid leak

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner/outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 84,596 miles

factory covers fitted obscuring testable items

Pass 25 Jan 2016 53,806 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

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 XXN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

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

Is KS12 XXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XXN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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