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KW12 TPV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,393 mi
Last recorded137,393 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 137,393 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 117,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,663 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 75,678 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 61,443 miles

Offside Front aluminium alloyrim o/s front repair

oil dipstick damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2018 61,443 miles

Offside Front 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)

Offside Front aluminium alloyrim o/s front repair

Offside Front o/s front tyre wear

oil dipstick damaged

Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,500 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 42,561 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 TPV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is KW12 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 TPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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