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KW12 MXX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 72,631 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 68,267 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 68,263 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear off front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear off front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 63,077 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 57,817 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 57,782 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 51,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 44,103 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 44,103 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,651 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2019 42,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 39,252 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,229 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 35,341 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 28,632 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 31,267 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 MXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MXX, 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 MXX registered?

KW12 MXX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is KW12 MXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 MXX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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