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KW12 UMF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

113,609 mi
Last recorded113,609 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 113,609 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 102,787 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 93,465 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 85,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 80,108 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 75,642 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,474 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))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 63,870 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 56,885 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 56,885 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 37,544 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 UMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UMF, 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

How do I check the history of KW12 UMF?

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What year was KW12 UMF registered?

KW12 UMF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 August 2012.

Is KW12 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 UMF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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