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KE12 BSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,101 mi
Last recorded96,101 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 BSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 96,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,664 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 88,573 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 83,318 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 79,314 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 72,137 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 72,137 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road CHIP (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2018 61,939 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 61,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35zr18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,103 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 48,133 miles

Small cut in NSF outer tyre wall

Under trays fitted obscuring view

Pass 7 Oct 2015 36,704 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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KE12 BSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV registered?

KE12 BSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 July 2012.

Is KE12 BSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BSV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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