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KW12 ULA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

90,810 mi
Last recorded90,810 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 ULA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 90,810 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2025 85,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 21 Sep 2024 80,988 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on edge

Pass 12 Sep 2023 74,179 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 68,125 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 62,465 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 56,390 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,282 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 41,740 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,920 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 29,778 miles

advise rear brake pads wearing low , close to limits

Pass 20 Aug 2015 23,794 miles

Advise offside front tyre wearing low.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 23,792 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Advise offside front tyre wearing low.

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 ULA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 ULA, 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 ULA registered?

KW12 ULA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 August 2012.

Is KW12 ULA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 ULA shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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