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KP12 CTK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

166,615 mi
Last recorded166,615 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 166,615 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 166,419 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 166,383 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on very inner edge ALMOST TO CORD (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both of them (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 162,624 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 150,357 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 150,355 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 145,489 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,489 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 141,278 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 123,265 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all belts ()

Fail 2 May 2019 122,932 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall slightly damged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all belts ()

Pass 7 May 2018 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Fail 7 May 2018 102,508 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides ()

Pass 8 May 2017 81,522 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 8 May 2017 81,522 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 4 May 2016 64,633 miles

child seats fitted to centre rear and n/s/r seats preventing a full inspection of adult belts

park brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 8 May 2015 52,892 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 CTK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KP12 CTK, 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 CTK registered?

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

Is KP12 CTK safe to buy?

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