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KV12 HVZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

96,062 mi
Last recorded96,062 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 HVZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 96,062 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Feb 2025 95,934 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 6 Feb 2025 95,918 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 1 Feb 2024 94,909 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 93,647 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 93,300 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 92,979 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 92,325 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 90,633 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,962 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 4 Apr 2017 57,947 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

brake pad wear indicator displayed

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2016 44,995 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 44,995 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 29,400 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 HVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

KV12 HVZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is KV12 HVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 HVZ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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