MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe corroded but not excessively. Nearside and Offside
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Subframe corroded but not excessively. Nearside and Offside
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT ON BOTH EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt castor arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement castor bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front castor bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake pads low
All metal brake pipes slightly corroded
Both front castor arm bushes slightly split.
Slight play in both front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW12 VMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VMV, 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 VMV registered?
KW12 VMV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.
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