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KM12 VSV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,462 mi
Last recorded140,462 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,462 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,462 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 84,226 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2024 84,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2023 119,382 miles

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Fail 30 Aug 2023 119,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn curved arm, towards rear of front wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2022 105,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Discs Scored / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 105,963 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front And Rear Discs Scored / Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 98,028 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 94,580 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn approx. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 74,073 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 63,227 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 49,350 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 49,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 38,695 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs and pads worn

long park brake travel

n/s driving light pushed in

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 VSV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VSV, 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 VSV registered?

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

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