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KE12 KSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE12 KSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 96,151 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2025 92,801 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play front both side lower and upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 77,882 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 77,830 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 73,221 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 73,221 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 67,920 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 64,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 62,389 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 58,544 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 52,570 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 45,498 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 40,264 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 33,387 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 KSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

KE12 KSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is KE12 KSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE12 KSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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