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KM12 ZVA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,923 mi
Last recorded182,923 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 182,923 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 182,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 176,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 168,747 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 168,747 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Plus N/S/R end (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 154,328 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 154,328 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 147,247 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2020 141,258 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 134,596 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 125,219 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,575 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 115,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,756 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 103,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low cannot be adjusted (1.8)

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

Fail 28 May 2016 103,751 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,927 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 ZVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ZVA, 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 ZVA registered?

KM12 ZVA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is KM12 ZVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 ZVA shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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