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KW12 UPD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,790 mi
Last recorded100,790 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 UPD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 5 Aug 2026 100,790 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 95,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2024 80,509 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 64,561 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 54,658 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 49,396 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,207 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 40,045 miles

Rear Starting to wear close to wear limits

Pass 2 Aug 2018 35,159 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 28,859 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on inner & outer edges

Offside Front Tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2016 21,593 miles

both front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges

o/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,983 miles

both rear tyres worn low on edges & wearing close to limits

front brake discs worn

front tyres wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre outer wall in poor condition

o/s/r tyre inner wall cracking

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 UPD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

KW12 UPD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is KW12 UPD safe to buy?

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