2012 Mercedes-Benz C 1.8L Petrol · KM12 VVE
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (1.8L, petrol). First registered 10 Jul 2012. Recorded mileage 71,403 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,403 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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KM12 VVE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2024
- 71,403 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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KM12 VVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (KM12 VVE) between January 2022 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
KM12 VVE Mileage History
- 17/01/202250,603 mi
- 03/02/202362,023 mi+11,420 mi
- 03/02/202362,023 mi
- 03/02/202471,403 mi+9,380 mi
Average of roughly 10,171 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz C-Class (W204)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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