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KT12 BGK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

77,205 mi
Last recorded77,205 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT12 BGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 77,205 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 77,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2024 71,468 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 68,220 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 64,556 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 60,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 57,556 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres starting to perish and crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 45,695 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 40,940 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 33,087 miles

undersheilds fitted/

Pass 1 Apr 2015 26,636 miles

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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KT12 BGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KT12 BGK, 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 KT12 BGK registered?

KT12 BGK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is KT12 BGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT12 BGK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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