CarVerify

Free Car Check

KE12 BXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

104,982 mi
Last recorded104,982 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 104,982 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 98,983 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 94,113 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 89,747 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine cover obstructing source of leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 89,508 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low NEARLY NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn X2 NSR/OSR (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive RECOMMEND REPAIR. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2022 81,110 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 81,109 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control wheel speed sensor missing (7.12 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 80,084 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 78,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 56,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 67,939 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 67,939 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 63,487 miles

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

undersheilds fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2017 55,365 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 225/4018

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255/3518 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,736 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 36,076 miles

Both front wiper blades are slightly smearing

Pass 30 Oct 2014 14,481 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
Full Mercedes-benz C reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KE12 BXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BXF, 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

How do I check the history of KE12 BXF?

You can check the full history of KE12 BXF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KE12 BXF registered?

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

Is KE12 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 BXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KE12 BXF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KE12 BXF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.