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KY12 XCP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,927 mi
Last recorded74,927 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 XCP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 1 Apr 2026 74,927 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Apr 2025 71,775 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 68,173 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 63,689 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 60,295 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,953 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 54,859 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 49,804 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 42,875 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 38,345 miles

Engine covers fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2016 34,205 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low on tread (3mm)

Under trays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,147 miles

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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KY12 XCP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XCP, 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 KY12 XCP registered?

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

Is KY12 XCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 XCP shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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