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ET12 VKF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,165 mi
Last recorded56,165 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 56,165 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 54,933 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2023 53,251 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 53,247 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Dec 2022 51,775 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 50,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Dec 2021 50,526 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2020 49,481 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 49,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/16 89V. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pads also wearing thin. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NS+OS. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 48,354 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 48,264 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 60,387 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 60,387 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VKF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKF, 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 VKF registered?

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

Is ET12 VKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 VKF shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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