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KW12 UEN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,121 mi
Last recorded58,121 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UEN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 58,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Caster arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2026 58,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Caster arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,640 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 48,782 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2024 48,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both - Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 39,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 33,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 26,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer sidewall damaged slightly

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 24,354 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 22,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 19,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre inner sidewall damaged slightly

Pass 12 Jul 2016 17,290 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 15,077 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 UEN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

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

Is KW12 UEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 UEN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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