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KW12 TLN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

170,744 mi
Last recorded170,744 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 TLN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 170,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 167,478 miles

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

Offside Rear hand brake noisy

Fail 22 Feb 2025 167,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened snapped at tie bar bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Loud scraping from inside rear disc/drum

Pass 4 Jan 2024 165,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 163,475 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 159,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 143,721 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 123,351 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 100,719 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2017 81,884 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,119 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,817 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 TLN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 TLN, 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 TLN registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW12 TLN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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