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KW12 HMF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,855 mi
Last recorded91,855 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 91,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2025 81,699 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 71,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 65,015 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 55,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2021 48,837 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 48,837 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2020 47,342 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 47,342 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 40,421 miles

Central Exhaust pipe clamp cracked/deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,946 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 29,736 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 20,475 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 HMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KW12 HMF, 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 KW12 HMF registered?

KW12 HMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 July 2012.

Is KW12 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HMF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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