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KW12 VMO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,079 mi
Last recorded93,079 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 93,079 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 80,544 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 80,544 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 70,848 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 68,492 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 68,474 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 64,785 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 60,848 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 60,845 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))

t p s light on

Pass 15 Jul 2020 57,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 52,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 46,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 40,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 33,376 miles

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

Offside Rear screw in tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 26,021 miles

Advise slight cuts to front tyres.

Front brake discs slightly lipped.

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 VMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VMO, 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 VMO registered?

KW12 VMO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 VMO safe to buy?

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