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KW12 JXM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

48,516 mi
Last recorded48,516 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 JXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 48,516 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 48,516 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 46,419 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,131 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 43,900 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 42,691 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 41,470 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 40,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 38,559 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 36,844 miles

parking brake lever travel requires attention / adjustment , both sides handbrake effort low ..... 175/180

Pass 17 Jul 2017 35,373 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 33,361 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 22,618 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JXM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 JXM, 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 JXM registered?

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

Is KW12 JXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 JXM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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