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KW12 LCC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,507 mi
Last recorded151,507 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 151,507 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play race bearing needs some adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play race bearing needs some adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 148,772 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn most rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play race bearing needs some adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play race bearing needs some adjustment (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 79,949 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 74,774 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted covering some components

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also slightly worn on edges 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 70,259 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 70,257 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear arm of the 2 (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 64,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 59,068 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 53,688 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2019 46,720 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 42,661 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 32,811 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 19,584 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 15,684 miles

Front tyres prished & worn

Fail 12 Aug 2015 15,684 miles

Front tyres prished & worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 LCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LCC, 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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KW12 LCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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