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KP12 CSF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

49,793 mi
Last recorded49,793 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 CSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2026 49,793 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 195/60/16 89H (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 49,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on outer edge 195/60/16 89H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 47,205 miles

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

Under-tray fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-tray fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2024 45,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Under-tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2023 42,326 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 39,278 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 35,641 miles

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 23 Jan 2020 33,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 30,124 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,305 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,417 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)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 19,721 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 CSF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc diesel 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 CSF, 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 KP12 CSF registered?

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

Is KP12 CSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 CSF 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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