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CK12 DWV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK12 DWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 118,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN NEAR TO INDICATORS IN MIDDLE OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 107,794 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated propshaft coupling/doughnut cracking/perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front/front suspension arm inner bush cracking ball joint on arm has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded at base of spring in bottom suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advise tyre worn to limit in centre of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

undertays fitted covering engin fuel and brake pipes

Pass 22 Jul 2024 99,315 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 95,653 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 95,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 87,098 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 87,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine covers / Under trays fitted

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 74,834 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 70,667 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 70,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 64,693 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 58,089 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 51,413 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 42,828 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 42,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 42,143 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CK12 DWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CK12 DWV, 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 CK12 DWV registered?

CK12 DWV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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