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KE12 HRF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,891 mi
Last recorded98,891 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 HRF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 98,891 miles

reduced light output from nearside headlamp dipped beam

Pass 19 Dec 2024 92,943 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2024 92,930 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe within 30cm of nearside tie bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 84,712 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDE WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 73,089 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 66,620 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 62,334 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 58,400 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 51,234 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 45,736 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 37,739 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 30,537 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 27,672 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 HRF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HRF, 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 HRF registered?

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

Is KE12 HRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 HRF shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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