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KW12 TTJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,410 mi
Last recorded103,410 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 TTJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 103,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 91,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 76,814 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 76,811 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 58,052 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2022 58,052 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 50,804 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 43,767 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 37,870 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 36,841 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 36,841 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall split/bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,527 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 33,499 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,786 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Aug 2015 28,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

child seat fitted to n/s/r

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 TTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

KW12 TTJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 TTJ safe to buy?

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