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KV12 BNF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 BNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 101,033 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2025 98,465 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 May 2024 84,535 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing

Fail 3 May 2024 84,535 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing

Pass 4 May 2023 65,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 45,112 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 45,001 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 43,951 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 41,030 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside repeater deteriorated

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

brake pad warning lamp is on

Pass 22 Feb 2018 36,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2017 31,972 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 26,735 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall damaged in various places

Offside Front tyre tread cracked

Pass 4 Mar 2015 21,634 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 21,634 miles

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

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

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

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 BNF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KV12 BNF, 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 BNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV12 BNF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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