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KS12 VBC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 140,370 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear half of chassis suspension and related component undersealed

Fail 8 Nov 2025 140,370 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear half of chassis suspension and related component undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2024 131,662 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front & both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,576 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside front/Offside/Nearside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine covers/Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Nov 2022 113,939 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 113,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 103,664 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 92,583 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 76,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 60,151 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,657 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Jun 2016 35,154 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jul 2015 24,451 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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KS12 VBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KS12 VBC, 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

How do I check the history of KS12 VBC?

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What year was KS12 VBC registered?

KS12 VBC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 July 2012.

Is KS12 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 VBC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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