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KE12 BJU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,007 mi
Last recorded96,007 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 BJU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 96,007 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate corroding

Pass 23 Jan 2025 86,764 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 77,511 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 63,344 miles

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

Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al 4 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 58,488 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Jan 2020 54,691 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 8 Jan 2019 49,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 42,879 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 35,590 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 28,095 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 27,625 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 27,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KE12 BJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc 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 KE12 BJU, 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 KE12 BJU registered?

KE12 BJU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KE12 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BJU 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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