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KW12 EBG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,910 mi
Last recorded79,910 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 79,910 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 73,143 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 73,137 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 66,403 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2022 66,403 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 60,715 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 56,864 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 85,252 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 47,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 39,902 miles

several wires coming from fuse box and going through bulk head with no rubber gromit to protect,could lead to chaffing .DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Nov 2017 39,893 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

several wires coming from fuse box and going through bulk head with no rubber gromit to protect,could lead to chaffing .DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 30,097 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 20,349 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 19,441 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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KW12 EBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KW12 EBG, 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 KW12 EBG registered?

KW12 EBG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is KW12 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 EBG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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