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KS12 XZY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

144,608 mi
Last recorded144,608 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 XZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 144,608 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 138,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 131,639 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 125,093 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 121,171 miles

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

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

parking foot brake sticky

Pass 5 Nov 2021 112,953 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 107,637 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2019 94,929 miles

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

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

both rear tyres 3.mm

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2019 94,743 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres 3.mm

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,278 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 74,220 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,029 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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 XZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

KS12 XZY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KS12 XZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 XZY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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