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KW12 HND

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,315 mi
Last recorded57,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HND
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 54,640 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 51,782 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 48,009 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 44,338 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 65,222 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 62,469 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,964 miles

brake fluid low

Pass 12 Feb 2018 31,953 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)

hand brake only just met requirments 18%

Pass 16 Jan 2017 25,027 miles

n/s/f tyre bald outer edge

Pass 26 Feb 2016 18,597 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 HND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 KW12 HND, 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 HND registered?

KW12 HND is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is KW12 HND safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HND 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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