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KE12 BTY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,618 mi
Last recorded107,618 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 107,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm, ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 107,618 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked heavily, showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavily cracked showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm, ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs, slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 104,602 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp fractured but still holding exhaust securely (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch, at front / slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, outer ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 104,598 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dipped beam inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp fractured but still holding exhaust securely (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin + discs slightly lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch, at front / slightly damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm, outer ball-joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,612 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp fractured but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside, lower front arm, outer bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 100,609 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking footbrake lever, also slight issue when releasing but can be moved back with foot (1.1.6 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp fractured but still supporting exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside + offside, lower front arm, outer bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 96,314 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower rear bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear parking brake may require attention or adjustment

Fail 4 Jul 2022 90,604 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment parking brake foot brake (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of nearside front to rear (located at nearside front ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of offside front to rear ( located at nearside front ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 84,041 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of nearside front to rear (located at nearside front ) (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front section of offside front to rear ( located at nearside front ) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 8 Jul 2020 81,153 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 72,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 63,271 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 52,842 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,593 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 30,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 BTY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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