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KV12 BWE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,322 mi
Last recorded126,322 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 BWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,322 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 116,714 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,427 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Feb 2023 96,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 84,214 miles

Nearside Front oil leak but not excessive.

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,361 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 69,557 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 54,179 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 41,437 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 33,628 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 29,593 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 26,068 miles

Both front tyres cracking/perishing on outer edges .

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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KV12 BWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KV12 BWE, 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 KV12 BWE registered?

KV12 BWE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is KV12 BWE safe to buy?

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