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KE12 BKV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,040 mi
Last recorded148,040 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 BKV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2026 148,040 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever missing (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 133,199 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 124,461 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2024 124,457 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Mounting to subframe (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured At suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 116,260 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))

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2023 116,258 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Or parking brake (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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))

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

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

Rear brakes performance inadequate offside and nearside service brake and parking brake

Pass 20 Jun 2022 107,850 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 93,031 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 83,074 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2020 83,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 72,118 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 62,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 54,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 45,199 miles

brake warning light on

front inner brake pads are low and require attention

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 BKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KE12 BKV, 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 KE12 BKV registered?

KE12 BKV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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