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KS12 VPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,723 mi
Last recorded144,723 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 144,723 miles

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

centre exhaust clamp slightly loose

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2025 137,485 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,118 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 131,095 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 124,631 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 124,630 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 118,418 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 7 Mar 2022 118,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Feb 2021 109,158 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 99,695 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 96,680 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted covering items

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

Fail 17 Sep 2019 96,677 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REPLACE ASAP (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Under trays fitted covering items

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 82,889 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 82,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,912 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 72,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall cut (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge almost to canvas (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 56,389 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under covers fitted obscuring almost all of vehicle underside

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,618 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 VPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS12 VPZ, 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 VPZ registered?

KS12 VPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is KS12 VPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS12 VPZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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