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KW12 MWO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,608 mi
Last recorded64,608 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 MWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,608 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing but still functioning as required (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 60,127 miles

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

full under trays fitted some components not tested

n/s front seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2021 57,713 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 3 Mar 2020 54,480 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 54,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front 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 18 Feb 2019 49,592 miles

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

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer casing missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 44,410 miles

nearside front tyre wall perished

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Feb 2018 44,410 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre wall perished

nearside rear tyre wall perished

Pass 24 Feb 2017 38,775 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre perishing cracked all around outer edge

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 33,800 miles

offside front tyre wall perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 29,021 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 MWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

KW12 MWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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The MOT history for KW12 MWO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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