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KW12 VSZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

103,228 mi
Last recorded103,228 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 103,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2025 95,242 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 85,490 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 85,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 78,603 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 73,409 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 56,346 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 43,653 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 42,081 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2018 37,842 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,666 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 27,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,413 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,636 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 VSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VSZ, 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

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What year was KW12 VSZ registered?

KW12 VSZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is KW12 VSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VSZ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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