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KW12 VRK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

100,732 mi
Last recorded100,732 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VRK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 100,732 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 94,411 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 84,665 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRING CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 May 2021 67,688 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 66,716 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 50,098 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 39,897 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 29,199 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 23,761 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 VRK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 VRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KW12 VRK?

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What year was KW12 VRK registered?

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

Is KW12 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VRK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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