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KM12 BLN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,618 mi
Last recorded109,618 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 BLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 8 May 2026 109,618 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 May 2025 102,034 miles

Both rear tyres are slightly worn - approx 3mm tread depth

Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover is deteriorating sliightly

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material behind wheel in arch approx 5 inches form flexi joint (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre inner wall has small cuts/splits

Pass 13 May 2024 94,205 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 86,113 miles

Both front tyres inner walls appear to be perishing slightly

slight brake judder/pulsing detected on front brake test

Pass 29 Apr 2022 77,457 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 70,513 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 65,241 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside rear tyre inner edge slightly feathered

offside rear tyre feathered inner edge

Pass 22 May 2019 58,721 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 51,102 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 42,805 miles

front tyres have slightly worn edges

Pass 10 May 2016 35,837 miles

exhaust emissions too clean to measure

Pass 19 May 2015 29,455 miles

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

Front brake pads 70% wear approx.

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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KM12 BLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KM12 BLN, 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 KM12 BLN registered?

KM12 BLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

Is KM12 BLN safe to buy?

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