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KP12 CNY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

172,451 mi
Last recorded172,451 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 CNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 172,451 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 172,449 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 167,298 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 158,402 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 143,340 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 143,340 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 130,149 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 121,663 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 118,063 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 115,007 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 108,425 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 97,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 88,056 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,835 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 67,472 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,408 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 46,917 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 35,533 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 26,553 miles

Offside Front tyre close to wear bars

Pass 29 Jun 2015 19,264 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 19,099 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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KP12 CNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KP12 CNY, 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 KP12 CNY registered?

KP12 CNY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

Is KP12 CNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 CNY shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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