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KW12 HNE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,658 mi
Last recorded85,658 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 85,658 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 80,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 75,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 70,947 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 66,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 61,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Aug 2020 61,392 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 56,144 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f tyre has slight damage to outer wall 225/40/18

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,055 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 44,936 miles

EML lamp on

Fail 30 Jun 2017 44,936 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 yxl mo (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/18 mo xl (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 yxl mo (4.1.E.1)

EML lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2016 38,451 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 31,896 miles

front tyres have cuts and age related perishing

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 HNE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 HNE, 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 HNE registered?

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

Is KW12 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HNE 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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