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KY12 XZS

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

108,423 mi
Last recorded108,423 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 XZS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 108,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 May 2025 90,286 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 88,699 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2024 88,571 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Headlamp aim too high O/S,N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 78,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 70,925 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 67,931 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 65,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,185 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 51,518 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,882 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 31,746 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 27,953 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 XZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 XZS, 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 XZS registered?

KY12 XZS is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 2 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KY12 XZS 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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