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KV12 BNB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,232 mi
Last recorded91,232 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 91,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 85,497 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 79,817 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 75,960 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,033 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 66,682 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 66,682 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 62,224 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 62,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 58,500 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 57,788 miles

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 May 2018 57,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

front wiper blades smearing

Pass 27 Oct 2017 55,174 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 49,740 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking in main tread.

Pass 27 Nov 2015 39,542 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 39,542 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 33,533 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 33,533 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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KV12 BNB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KV12 BNB, 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 KV12 BNB registered?

KV12 BNB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is KV12 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 BNB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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