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KV12 EAP

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

91,998 mi
Last recorded91,998 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 EAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 91,998 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 88,382 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 85,262 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 82,641 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 78,967 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 74,793 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 71,621 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 56,536 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 38,149 miles

Nearside Front inside tyre slightly feathered 225 40 18

Offside Front inside tyre slightly feathered 225 40 18

Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 28,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ap 24 x2 (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 20,695 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

both rear tyres cracking

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 EAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EAP, 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 EAP registered?

KV12 EAP is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is KV12 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 EAP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KV12 EAP have outstanding finance?

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