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KW12 MWZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,894 mi
Last recorded60,894 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 60,894 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 59,296 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 56,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 30 Dec 2022 56,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 7 Jan 2022 55,353 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Fail 7 Jan 2022 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Tailgate slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items

Pass 30 Dec 2020 51,905 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))

Pass 21 Dec 2019 49,710 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 47,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 46,586 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 43,630 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,261 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 MWZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MWZ, 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 MWZ registered?

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

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