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CP12 KRE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,454 mi
Last recorded129,454 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 KRE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 129,454 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 129,453 miles

Central Seat belt not functioning as intended jammed (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2025 121,040 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,040 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 112,392 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 112,392 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2023 103,162 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 93,552 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 93,548 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,607 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

cracking to welds front flexi exhaust joint

rear exhaust clamp cracking

Fail 11 Feb 2022 89,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Rear Nail in tyre damage to tread

cracking to welds front flexi exhaust joint

rear exhaust clamp cracking

Pass 4 Feb 2021 82,391 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 7 Feb 2020 79,753 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 8 Feb 2019 68,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 68,209 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Feb 2018 53,041 miles

engine cover / under trays fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 40,338 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,895 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 31,343 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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CP12 KRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CP12 KRE, 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 CP12 KRE registered?

CP12 KRE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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