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KM12 WCT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,293 mi
Last recorded105,293 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 WCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 105,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,804 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 98,804 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 94,981 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F + O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Brake Pipes Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Jul 2024 94,980 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Centre Clamp Cracked - Currently Not Leaking

Front Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F + O/S/F (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R + O/S/R Brake Pipes Corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R + O/S/R Tyres On 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 89,750 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 89,748 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 80,891 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 73,466 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 73,466 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 68,327 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 61,636 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres getting near to wear bars.

Pass 13 Oct 2018 52,243 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 44,636 miles

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

N/S/R AND O/S/R TYRES BECOMING LOW TREAD 3MM TREAD APPROX.

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING WEAR ON EDGES,BECOMING LOW TREAD.

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY LIPPED. (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 35,111 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 27,758 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 65% TO 70% WEAR (3.5.1g)

Offside Front TYRE CRACKING IN TREAD,WEARING ON EDGES.

VARIOUS BODYWORK DAMAGE AROUND VEHICLE.

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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KM12 WCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM12 WCT, 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 KM12 WCT registered?

KM12 WCT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 7 June 2012.

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