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KW12 VTT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

87,330 mi
Last recorded87,330 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 87,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 83,068 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 79,117 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Middle arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 75,002 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play - inner shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 75,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight play - inner shock (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 71,759 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner front pads look 80% worn (with the wheels still on the vehicle ??) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively brake water shield backplate rubbing/noisy ? (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 62,923 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2019 60,064 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone 'a'. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 56,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 52,467 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 48,243 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,784 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 39,550 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 VTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black 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 VTT, 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 VTT registered?

KW12 VTT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 July 2012.

Is KW12 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VTT 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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