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KW12 VML

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,881 mi
Last recorded68,881 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VML
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 68,881 miles

Air intake pipe damage - engine bay

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake pedal not releasing correctly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 68,826 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S crack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Air intake pipe damage - engine bay

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking Brake pedal not releasing correctly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both side

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both side (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 65,844 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 60,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 55,678 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Jul 2023 55,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. sapre/space saver fitted! (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Aug 2022 50,721 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Aug 2022 50,685 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated leaver broken (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 42,237 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 42,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 40,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 39,871 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,972 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 32,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 26,546 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 21,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 17,527 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 VML is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VML, 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 VML registered?

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

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