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KW12 ULT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,724 mi
Last recorded62,724 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 ULT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 62,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 62,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 56,110 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2025 56,109 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 48,688 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 48,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 39,625 miles

all tyres have slight cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2022 38,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,377 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 36,375 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 35,736 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 35,732 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 34,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre minor cuts in side wall

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

Rear Seat belts cant be tested due to seats full

Pass 9 Aug 2018 32,017 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 32,014 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing/bald on edges, perished and in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2017 28,586 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,275 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 20,046 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on both edges

Offside front tyre worn low on both edges

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 ULT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

KW12 ULT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 August 2012.

Is KW12 ULT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 ULT shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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