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KW12 VMR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,265 mi
Last recorded63,265 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VMR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 Jun 2026 63,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 54,611 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 50,606 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (front arm) recommended (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2023 46,363 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,957 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Aug 2021 38,941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 36,292 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 33,587 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer shoulder

Parking brake efficiency low. Advise further investigation to carried out

Pass 17 Aug 2018 30,145 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2017 26,378 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 22,397 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 17,327 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 VMR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel 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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

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

Is KW12 VMR safe to buy?

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