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KU12 SJX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,031 mi
Last recorded151,031 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 SJX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2026 151,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 129,960 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Works intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 129,959 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Curved arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Works intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 118,186 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 109,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 109,604 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned Inner track rod bent (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned Inner track rod bent (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 104,403 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 90,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,451 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 86,437 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,309 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 82,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR ARM VERY SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM CENTRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,150 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 61,292 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 49,129 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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KU12 SJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KU12 SJX, 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 KU12 SJX registered?

KU12 SJX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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