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KP12 CUX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,947 mi
Last recorded96,947 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 CUX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 96,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 96,898 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working led mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foremost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 93,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 93,419 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 89,284 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 85,611 miles

Offside Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm inner mount is starting to corrode on the subframe. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 82,559 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 78,180 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 75,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 70,719 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 64,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 57,276 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 49,398 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 CUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc 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 CUX, 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 CUX?

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What year was KP12 CUX registered?

KP12 CUX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is KP12 CUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 CUX 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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