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KW12 THU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

148,270 mi
Last recorded148,270 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 THU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 148,270 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 130,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 113,389 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 113,124 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 95,075 miles

Rear both sides requirements only just met. Appears parking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Jan 2022 79,796 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 69,479 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 56,203 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 43,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 33,665 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,391 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 20,960 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under sheils fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2015 20,957 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under sheils fitted

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 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 THU, 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 THU registered?

KW12 THU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 July 2012.

Is KW12 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 THU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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