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MERCEDES-BENZ C2012 · 3.0L DIESEL

KP12 CVE

Vehicle Insight Summary

2012 MERCEDES-BENZ C — DIESEL, 2987cc. This vehicle has 174,649 miles on record. MOT status: valid. Tax: paid. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT

Valid

Expires 15/08/2026

Tax

Taxed

Expires 01/01/2027

Mileage: 174,649
Fuel: DIESEL
Year: 2012
Engine: 2987cc

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✓ Valid MOT

✓ Taxed

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

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Full MOT History

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 2012, this Mercedes-Benz C with plate KP12 CVE has undergone 5 MOT inspections since August 2022.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 80% of its MOT tests, totaling 4 passes against 1 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 16 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 1 failure item has been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))”.

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Buying Score

62/100

Risk Level

Medium

Est. Annual Cost

£1,400-£1,800

Mileage

At 174,649 miles recorded in August 2025...

Our Verdict

Proceed with caution and a thorough inspection before buying this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C diesel. The high mileage and recurring corrosion-related advisories suggest it has been used heavily and may need ongoing maintenance.

Given the MOT history, prioritise a review of the service records to confirm regular oil changes and timing chain or belt intervals on the 2987cc diesel unit, as high mileage increases wear risk. Use the August 2023 failure (side repeater light, corroded brake pipe, coil springs, anti-roll bar dust covers) as a negotiation point — these are not catastrophic but reflect deferred minor maintenance you may inherit. Inspect the vehicle in person for evidence of the noted corrosion on the rear subframe and steel brake pipes, as the 2025 test still flagged both as corroded though not excessive.

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