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KW12 URX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

211,482 mi
Last recorded211,482 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 URX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 211,482 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2023 120,899 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 111,717 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 100,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 84,294 miles

both front tyres over 10 yrs old

Pass 11 Mar 2019 53,863 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 49,190 miles

EML on

Fail 17 Mar 2018 42,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

EML on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 37,298 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 26,274 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 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 URX, 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 URX registered?

KW12 URX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KW12 URX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 URX shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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