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KY12 XZD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 XZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 77,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner side of rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 74,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 72,903 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 67,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 63,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 57,019 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 52,180 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 52,178 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 45,651 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 34,573 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 27,138 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,176 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 20,831 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear tyre on limit now on inner edge

Offside front tyre on limit now on inner edge

Offside rear tyre on limit now on inside edge

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 XZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XZD, 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 XZD registered?

KY12 XZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KY12 XZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY12 XZD shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY12 XZD have outstanding finance?

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