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KW12 JCO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,831 mi
Last recorded89,831 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 89,831 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 82,210 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2024 72,358 miles

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2023 62,528 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 53,310 miles

emissions not reading

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2021 44,508 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 44,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arms soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,573 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 75%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 65%worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine trims fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 27,280 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 25,958 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam - should be positioned to N/S of mirror out of drivers view. ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 23,578 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 20,818 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 20,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords damage to sidewall showing webbing (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jul 2015 18,005 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 JCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

KW12 JCO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2012.

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