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KE12 HVW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,852 mi
Last recorded117,852 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 117,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 117,851 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 112,082 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged Onto abs pump (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly kinked at ABS pump (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 105,933 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2023 105,933 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear full length Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear full length Upto flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 105,834 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main full length. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left led lamp unit loose. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main full length (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 101,245 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 96,548 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 92,316 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,492 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 68,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 255 / 35 / 18 (4.1.E.1)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted unable to check certain items

Pass 19 May 2017 51,324 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Offside Front tyre sidewall damage

Pass 1 Jul 2016 44,418 miles

protective covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2015 36,654 miles

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 HVW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

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

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