2012 Mercedes-Benz C 2.1L Diesel · KS12 VEM
2012 Mercedes-Benz C (2.1L, diesel). First registered 28/06/2012. Recorded mileage 197,257 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ C
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,257 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2012
- Engine
- 2143cc
KS12 VEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/02/2025
- 197,257 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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KS12 VEM Mileage History
- 18/02/2022162,531 mi
- 21/02/2022162,532 mi+1 mi
- 11/02/2023173,575 mi+11,043 mi
- 17/02/2024185,707 mi+12,132 mi
- 20/02/2025197,257 mi+11,550 mi
Average of roughly 11,549 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
KS12 VEM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Mercedes-Benz C (KS12 VEM) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear (1.1.11 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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