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KW12 VNU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,541 mi
Last recorded95,541 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,541 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 95,524 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 72,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Jun 2022 68,838 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 20 Jun 2022 68,838 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,922 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 62,844 miles

Rear tyres need replacing now.if using digital equipment may already be below

Pass 9 Jul 2019 57,997 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,916 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 44,536 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,970 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 27,662 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front inner brake pads 70% to 75% wear.

Slight cuts to Nearside front tyre outer tyre wall.

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 VNU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VNU, 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 VNU registered?

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

Is KW12 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VNU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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