MOT Status
ValidMileage
133,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front tyres 3mm tread remaining
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside forward arm pin bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded leading from brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
BOTH FRONT TYRES TREADS EDGES WORN
ENGINE WARNING LAMP STAYS ON
FRONT BRAKE PAD LININGS LOOK LOW/ WORN CLOSE TO LIMITS
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine warning light on dash
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of components
engine warning light on dash
under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions too low to read
front brake discs worn
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
emissions too low to read
front brake discs worn
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW12 HMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 HMC, 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
How do I check the history of KW12 HMC?
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What year was KW12 HMC registered?
KW12 HMC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2012.
Is KW12 HMC safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW12 HMC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does KW12 HMC have outstanding finance?
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