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KW12 VSG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 141,432 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2026 141,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Headlight lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlight lens broken (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2.2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 126,220 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 126,214 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 114,803 miles

Front head lamps / substantially same intensity / one with slight different colour tone.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box / heat shield insecure.

Fail 13 Mar 2024 114,803 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded twin pipes / under inner wing liner. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front head lamps / substantially same intensity / one with slight different colour tone.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe into hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust box / heat shield insecure.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 103,952 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Down to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 80,051 miles

Offside Front tyre has a string repair

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 74,078 miles

under shields + engine covers fitted at the time of test.

Pass 21 Feb 2019 68,216 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 60,638 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 45,435 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 42,283 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2016 42,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall and tread depth very close to legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (STRONG ADVISE) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 33,621 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edges

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 VSG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 VSG, 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 VSG registered?

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

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