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KM12 VRZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,055 mi
Last recorded51,055 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 20 Aug 2026 51,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2025 50,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 48,428 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 46,132 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 43,837 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 41,614 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 40,654 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 36,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 32,275 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 26,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 20,250 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 14,496 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 VRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM12 VRZ registered?

KM12 VRZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 June 2012.

Is KM12 VRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 VRZ shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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