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KW12 VPT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,414 mi
Last recorded145,414 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VPT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2026 145,414 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 115,771 miles

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

Vehicle fitted with under shields

Pass 9 Mar 2024 91,197 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 71,277 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 9 Mar 2022 65,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 60,004 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 56,692 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 49,506 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 40,763 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,339 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 26,985 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 20,638 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 VPT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 VPT, 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 VPT registered?

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

Is KW12 VPT safe to buy?

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