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KP12 OYU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,425 mi
Last recorded86,425 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 86,425 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 78,873 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 70,085 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 67,329 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 67,245 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn chalkmarked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 62,987 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2022 62,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm badly worn on inner edge and worn below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 56,393 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 51,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 51,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 44,655 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 36,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 28,703 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 20,261 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 15,365 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 OYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OYU, 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 OYU registered?

KP12 OYU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is KP12 OYU safe to buy?

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