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KW12 HNX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

61,490 mi
Last recorded61,490 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 HNX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 61,490 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 61,470 miles

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall also small splits inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 54,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,913 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 41,136 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2023 41,134 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,914 miles

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

under trays and engine covers fitted restricting view of some components

Pass 7 Jul 2021 35,196 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyres 2012 worn + split - perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/e tyres 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 30,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 28,446 miles

cracks in nearside and offside front tyres

Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,896 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 23,629 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 19,219 miles

tyres 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 HNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HNX, 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 HNX registered?

KW12 HNX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 July 2012.

Is KW12 HNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 HNX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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