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KV12 GUG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 6208cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,354 mi
Last recorded70,354 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV12 GUG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,208cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Apr 2026 70,354 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower ball joints have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 64,804 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 62,454 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 60,062 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 54,007 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 49,205 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 47,809 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 45,842 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 44,928 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 40,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 26,371 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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KV12 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 6,208cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 GUG, 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 KV12 GUG registered?

KV12 GUG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is KV12 GUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV12 GUG shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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