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KW12 MZD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

128,279 mi
Last recorded128,279 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 MZD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 128,279 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2026 128,162 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 107,048 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 86,438 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 83,651 miles

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))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 83,651 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (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 9 Sep 2022 65,050 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,940 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 45,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 43,181 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 40,845 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 35,028 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 28,767 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,828 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,828 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,810 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 17,446 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 MZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel 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 MZD, 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 MZD registered?

KW12 MZD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 August 2012.

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The MOT history for KW12 MZD 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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