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KW12 VUN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,730 mi
Last recorded142,730 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 VUN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 142,730 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 134,915 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 3 Apr 2025 134,829 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Foot / hand brake. (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 / 40 - 17 Hankook. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer side wall outer side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front, worn on inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 4 Mar 2024 130,185 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear slightly low. (5.2.3 (e))

Under tray fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2023 124,947 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 124,881 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,676 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 103,894 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 87,426 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 71,283 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 58,591 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,801 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 46,549 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,799 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VUN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 VUN, 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 VUN registered?

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

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