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KP12 PDX

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,885 mi
Last recorded90,885 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 90,885 miles

Exhaust flexi joint deteriorating

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,599 miles

Both side front tyre slighty worn on inner & outer edge

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,539 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 73,655 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2021 58,241 miles

Both Sides Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 56,806 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 54,590 miles

Nearside Rear lamp slight damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 May 2020 54,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear lamp slight damaged

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has a cut but no cords + worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 50,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,375 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 46,375 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 41,396 miles

advise near side front outer wheel rim damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2016 37,440 miles

advise near side front jacking point pad missing

Fail 29 Mar 2016 37,440 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

advise near side front jacking point pad missing

Pass 31 Mar 2015 32,125 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

n/s/f jacking block missing

o/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

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 PDX 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 PDX, 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 PDX registered?

KP12 PDX is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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