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B9 KGW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,704 mi
Last recorded67,704 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 KGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 67,704 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 8 Nov 2024 64,794 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

under trays and covers fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,971 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 58,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 55,591 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 49,066 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 46,105 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 39,042 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 33,275 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 4 Jan 2017 33,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder . 20psi only ()

Pass 9 Jan 2016 26,147 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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B9 KGW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 B9 KGW, 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.

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What year was B9 KGW registered?

B9 KGW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is B9 KGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 KGW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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