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KW12 VTM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,155 mi
Last recorded91,155 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VTM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 25 Nov 2025 91,155 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 83,324 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 75,967 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE SUSPENSION ARM FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 67,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 59,737 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 53,140 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 50,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 44,369 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 38,482 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 32,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 23,528 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 VTM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VTM, 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 VTM registered?

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

Is KW12 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VTM shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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