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KE12 KSK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,598 mi
Last recorded124,598 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 124,598 miles

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2026 124,480 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour not working (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides heavily cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking close to non compliance (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading (0.1 (b))

oil level low

Pass 1 Apr 2025 117,290 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 117,290 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 114,391 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 111,235 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 103,747 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 87,675 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 78,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 62,761 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,842 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 37,014 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 29,205 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 21,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 KSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 KSK, 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 KSK registered?

KE12 KSK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 August 2012.

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