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KV12 GNU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

112,343 mi
Last recorded112,343 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 112,343 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 112,341 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 101,635 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 101,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35R18 (2.3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 91,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 88,950 miles

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 3 Feb 2023 86,402 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears developing wear lips on edges. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ,rear section. (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on edges,small cuts also present. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 14 Feb 2022 82,975 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 76,884 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 67,864 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 67,864 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 60,009 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 50,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 40,006 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,064 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 20,328 miles

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

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 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 GNU, 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.

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KV12 GNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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