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KW12 TTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,143 mi
Last recorded131,143 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 131,143 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2026 131,143 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2024 112,946 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 104,193 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 93,133 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2022 92,840 miles

Rear Brake disc contaminated both side (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,755 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 69,622 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 54,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 45,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 35,813 miles

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Fail 31 Oct 2017 35,775 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside front tyre cracking and wearing on the edge

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 27,142 miles

engine cover fitted obscuring components

full under vehicle cover fitted obscuring components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 16,881 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 TTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

KW12 TTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KW12 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 TTV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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