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KM12 BLV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,004 mi
Last recorded76,004 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 BLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 76,004 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside And Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 76,004 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bolt Facing Down (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255 35 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside And Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 69,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 62,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play forward arm b/j slight up lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 55,898 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tension strut boot split. Still preventing dirt ingress

Offside Front Tension strut boot split. Still preventing dirt ingress

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 49,308 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 44,122 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 44,122 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 44,122 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 39,651 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 32,652 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Dec 2017 31,398 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAY,S FITTED

TESTED IN THEWET

Pass 11 Jul 2016 25,533 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 24,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2015 24,240 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KM12 BLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc 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 KM12 BLV, 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 BLV registered?

KM12 BLV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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