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KM12 ZWL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,076 mi
Last recorded130,076 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 ZWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 130,076 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 118,363 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 106,678 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,812 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 85,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2022 85,600 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 78,601 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material several front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,546 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 67,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears, on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 57,667 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 47,386 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,916 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 35,916 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wearing on the inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2015 25,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KM12 ZWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM12 ZWL registered?

KM12 ZWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 ZWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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