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KW12 HNL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

86,740 mi
Last recorded86,740 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 86,740 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 86,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 83,496 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 79,320 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 73,362 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Feb 2022 68,094 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,912 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 54,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner facing wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 45,451 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 37,669 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 30,250 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 23,760 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 23,760 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HNL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,598cc petrol 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 HNL, 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 HNL registered?

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

Is KW12 HNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HNL 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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