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KW12 VRV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

59,284 mi
Last recorded59,284 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 59,284 miles

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

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2024 58,045 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 20 Jul 2023 56,734 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 54,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit on outer edge cut in side wall (225/40/18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front tyre scuffed on outer edge

Pass 9 Jul 2021 52,633 miles

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components rear suspension arm bushes perished

Pass 30 Jul 2020 51,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2020 51,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom upper arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 46,813 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 46,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm to hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 40,936 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 33,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 25,851 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 19,300 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 VRV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VRV, 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 VRV registered?

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

Is KW12 VRV safe to buy?

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