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KY12 XBS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,000 mi
Last recorded149,000 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 XBS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 149,000 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 131,528 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 117,936 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 108,064 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 101,135 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 94,210 miles

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

Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,210 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 89,611 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 81,689 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 69,400 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 60,090 miles

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall and worn low on inner edge of tread

offside front tyre worn low at edges of tread

slight wear evident nearside and offside front and rear brake discs

Pass 4 Aug 2016 47,971 miles

nearside and offside front tyres damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 5 Mar 2015 28,249 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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KY12 XBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc 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 KY12 XBS, 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 KY12 XBS registered?

KY12 XBS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is KY12 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 XBS 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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