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ET12 VKE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,369 mi
Last recorded59,369 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 59,369 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,920 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 56,168 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear brake splash guards corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2023 56,118 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 54,656 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 52,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 47,108 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 44,660 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 39,497 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 34,466 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 34,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 22,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 22,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

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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ET12 VKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc 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 ET12 VKE, 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 ET12 VKE registered?

ET12 VKE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is ET12 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VKE 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.

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