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KP12 OZR

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

114,399 mi
Last recorded114,399 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 OZR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 114,399 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2024 106,414 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 98,123 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,009 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,626 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 69,591 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2019 54,249 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear of hand brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 54,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear of hand brake has only just met requirements may need adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 41,933 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear lower arm front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear lower arm front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2017 32,060 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 May 2016 16,624 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 14,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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 OZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OZR, 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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What year was KP12 OZR registered?

KP12 OZR is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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The MOT history for KP12 OZR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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