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KV12 HLE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,792 mi
Last recorded36,792 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 HLE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 4 Mar 2025 36,792 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2024 35,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 32,869 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 31,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and to 3mm approx., legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm approz, legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear 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 worn to 3mm approx., legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jun 2018 27,738 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Jun 2017 24,151 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2016 22,892 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 18,277 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 10,546 miles

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 HLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HLE, 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 HLE registered?

KV12 HLE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is KV12 HLE safe to buy?

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