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KP12 PDU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

167,593 mi
Last recorded167,593 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 PDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 167,593 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2026 167,593 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 163,835 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 160,106 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 154,841 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 146,383 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 133,320 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 125,005 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 116,019 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 102,743 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 102,743 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,660 miles

Advanced wear on front brake discs

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,764 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 56,285 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 PDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,143cc diesel 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 PDU, 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 PDU registered?

KP12 PDU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is KP12 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 PDU 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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