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KE12 BVB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2024 117,804 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 99,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 82,011 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 81,968 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 81,968 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2021 80,311 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 77,185 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 77,185 miles

Offside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 62,570 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,627 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,366 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,638 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 BVB 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 84.6%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

KE12 BVB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 July 2012.

Is KE12 BVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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