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KP12 DZM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,801 mi
Last recorded56,801 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 DZM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 56,801 miles

advise rear pads low rear sub fram and brake pipes recomend paint up light sirface rust

Fail 25 Jul 2026 56,801 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

advise rear pads low rear sub fram and brake pipes recomend paint up light sirface rust

Pass 23 Jul 2025 53,807 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 50,434 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 47,037 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,006 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 38,763 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 38,757 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 35,248 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 32,223 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 29,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 26,345 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 DZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 DZM, 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 DZM registered?

KP12 DZM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 July 2012.

Is KP12 DZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 DZM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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