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KM12 PPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

64,714 mi
Last recorded64,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 PPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 64,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 62,227 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2024 59,256 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 54,824 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 52,165 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2021 52,131 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 49,642 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 45,568 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 39,719 miles

2 front tyres cracking

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

Pass 24 May 2017 32,376 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 26,724 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 21,325 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 21,180 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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KM12 PPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 PPV, 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 PPV registered?

KM12 PPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is KM12 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 PPV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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