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KW12 LLD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,268 mi
Last recorded63,268 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 63,268 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2026 63,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 61,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 58,169 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 58,164 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to risk of tyre bursting (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed at outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 56,874 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 56,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,313 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

parking brake has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

Pass 18 Aug 2021 48,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,571 miles

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

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

both bonnet catches very stiff in operation

cannot see inner rear brake pads

secondry bonnet catch stiff

Pass 5 Aug 2019 43,034 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged nailed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Aug 2018 36,581 miles

Engine cover/under shields fitted

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 30,151 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 24,434 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 21,683 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 LLD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LLD, 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 LLD registered?

KW12 LLD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 August 2012.

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