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KM12 VVJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

141,577 mi
Last recorded141,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 VVJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 141,577 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 123,088 miles

All tyres wearing inner and outer edges (Strong advise)

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 109,482 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 97,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 82,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 60,398 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 60,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 44,588 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 36,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,622 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 VVJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VVJ, 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 VVJ registered?

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

Is KM12 VVJ safe to buy?

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