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KS12 VPW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,273 mi
Last recorded124,273 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VPW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 124,273 miles

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

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2025 120,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from screen and mirror

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

full underbody covers fitted n/a/a

Pass 5 Jun 2024 115,111 miles

engine and chassis covers fitted

Fail 31 May 2024 115,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (4.2.3 (c))

engine and chassis covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2023 104,148 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 92,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 88,890 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 80,714 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear number plate deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jul 2019 72,356 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted.

Front Anti roll bar drop links gaiters becoming perished.

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 61,782 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 61,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 52,748 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Wiper blades smearing

Fail 18 Jul 2017 52,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Jul 2016 41,890 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2016 41,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 30,962 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VPW 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 75%.

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 KS12 VPW, 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 KS12 VPW registered?

KS12 VPW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 July 2012.

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