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KP12 CPE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,047 mi
Last recorded73,047 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 73,047 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 68,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 68,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 63,707 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 63,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 59,563 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 56,184 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 50,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 40,064 miles

damage to o/s/r light lens

long park brake travel

Pass 28 Mar 2019 37,739 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 34,783 miles

Front both tyres perished/cracked

Front brake pads worn

Pass 28 Mar 2017 29,429 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 29 Mar 2016 23,324 miles

Nearside Rear 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 tyres perished/cracked side walls

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 CPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CPE, 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 KP12 CPE?

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What year was KP12 CPE registered?

KP12 CPE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 July 2012.

Is KP12 CPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 CPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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