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KW12 VHL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,594 mi
Last recorded188,594 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VHL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 188,594 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2026 188,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2025 174,478 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber weak in affect

Rear tyre(s) beginning to wear low inner

Fail 8 Oct 2025 174,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber weak in affect

Rear tyre(s) beginning to wear low inner

Pass 17 Sep 2024 167,184 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 162,483 miles

Nearside front tyre worn slightly outer edge

Pass 22 Sep 2022 158,400 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 150,992 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 150,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 146,161 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2020 146,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near side to off side (1.1.11 (c))

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2019 140,602 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 Jun 2018 131,023 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 117,154 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2015 59,841 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 VHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?

KW12 VHL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 August 2012.

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