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KP12 EFX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

86,647 mi
Last recorded86,647 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 EFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 86,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edge and crakced (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 rear lower arm bushes heavily perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 84,484 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 84,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge ply 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner face slight pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 81,220 miles

Nearside Front NSF spring not sitting correctly in top mount not excessive movement not dangerous

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,401 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 75,344 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 71,331 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 66,127 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 59,011 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 52,457 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 43,043 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 33,550 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 25,778 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 EFX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

Is KP12 EFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 EFX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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