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KS12 VRL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,429 mi
Last recorded159,429 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS12 VRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 159,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 154,143 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 148,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake not as efficient as drivers side

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2023 148,342 miles

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2022 141,320 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2021 126,208 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2020 108,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted under neath vehicle .

Pass 17 May 2019 103,799 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 90,743 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2018 90,743 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Jun 2017 72,080 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 56,194 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 56,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,151 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 23 Jun 2015 39,151 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 VRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRL, 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 VRL registered?

KS12 VRL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is KS12 VRL safe to buy?

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