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KM12 VTD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,069 mi
Last recorded114,069 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VTD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 114,069 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 114,069 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,964 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 101,844 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 92,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 83,171 miles

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 74,212 miles

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2019 66,388 miles

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

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2019 66,388 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

sill covers,under trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2018 49,178 miles

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Of the car scratched + dented

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 49,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (5.2.3 (h) (ii))

Front Registration plate cracked

Nearside Of the car scratched + dented

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Two chips within Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 45,690 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 41,863 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre dangerous ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 30,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracked (4.1.E.1)

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 VTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

KM12 VTD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 June 2012.

Is KM12 VTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 VTD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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