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KM12 PPO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

192,553 mi
Last recorded192,553 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 PPO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 192,553 miles

ENGINE SILL AND UNDER COVERS

Pass 14 Aug 2025 181,242 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

ENGINE COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE BAY AREA

SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE SILL AREA

UNDER COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF THE UNDERSIDE AREA

Pass 4 Sep 2024 171,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 159,492 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 154,092 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 143,285 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2020 137,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 123,688 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 123,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 107,472 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 91,651 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 75,114 miles

engine cover is fitted

under trays are fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 58,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KM12 PPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KM12 PPO, 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 KM12 PPO?

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What year was KM12 PPO registered?

KM12 PPO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is KM12 PPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM12 PPO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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