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KM12 VJA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,428 mi
Last recorded157,428 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VJA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 157,428 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,357 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 139,541 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper high level brake light few leds missing/inop

Pass 11 Apr 2023 130,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,923 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 114,988 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 114,988 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 102,039 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 102,039 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 86,234 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 23 May 2018 73,858 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 62,900 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 49,059 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low

advise off side rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 20 May 2015 35,719 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 35,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 VJA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

KM12 VJA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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