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KU12 MVK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,274 mi
Last recorded87,274 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 MVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,274 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 79,033 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased to protect from corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 69,679 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 69,679 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 60,801 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 54,339 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 46,678 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 34,420 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 23,845 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 21,929 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 17,883 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 12,994 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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KU12 MVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 KU12 MVK, 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 KU12 MVK registered?

KU12 MVK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KU12 MVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU12 MVK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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