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BN12 KPZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,843 mi
Last recorded83,843 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 KPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 83,843 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 79,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where flexi meets hard line (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,076 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2023 77,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2022 69,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 62,139 miles

225/40 18, Front. 255/35 18, Rear.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Possibly repairable. ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 62,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

225/40 18, Front. 255/35 18, Rear.

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Run-Flat. ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near union to calliper felxi pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Possibly repairable. ()

Pass 20 Dec 2020 60,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 58,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 50,979 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 50,797 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working door mirror indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 43,520 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Mar 2017 36,473 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 29,660 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 22,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 22,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all 4 tyres have split on inner sidewalls

both front tyres have cuts in outer sidewalls that have been glued down

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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BN12 KPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BN12 KPZ, 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 BN12 KPZ registered?

BN12 KPZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BN12 KPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 KPZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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