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KW12 VTX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 85,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 83,623 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 80,476 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 74,837 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 74,826 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

All x4 Tyres Cracking.

Pass 1 Jul 2022 73,973 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 73,973 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 72,264 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,706 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 65,943 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 56,627 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 46,187 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,204 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 27,582 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 VTX 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 85.7%.

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 VTX, 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

How do I check the history of KW12 VTX?

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What year was KW12 VTX registered?

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

Is KW12 VTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW12 VTX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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