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KP12 ESO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,495 mi
Last recorded126,495 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 ESO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2024 126,495 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 126,495 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 116,643 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 116,643 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 107,445 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush...split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting unit lazy to retract the seatbelt webbing

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush...split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting unit lazy to retract the seatbelt webbing

exhaust heat shield at the rear insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2022 107,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush...split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front wheel bearing has play

Nearside Rear seatbelt retracting unit lazy to retract the seatbelt webbing

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot almost split (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forwardmost arm bush...split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel bearing has play

Offside Rear seatbelt retracting unit lazy to retract the seatbelt webbing

exhaust heat shield at the rear insecure

Pass 17 Dec 2021 100,143 miles

exhaust shield insecure at the rear

Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,131 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s rear tyre worn down to almost 1.6 mm at parts

Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s rear tyre worn down to almost 1.6 mm at parts

Pass 10 Jul 2019 82,960 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 82,960 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 76,518 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 76,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint pointing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 68,824 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,821 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 59,281 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 47,568 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 ESO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 ESO, 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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KP12 ESO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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