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KP12 RWY

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

156,152 mi
Last recorded156,152 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 RWY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 156,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 151,709 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 141,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 129,890 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 129,022 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 128,939 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 104,392 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 92,438 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 72,753 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 44,003 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 RWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 RWY, 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

How do I check the history of KP12 RWY?

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What year was KP12 RWY registered?

KP12 RWY is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 April 2012.

Is KP12 RWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP12 RWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP12 RWY have outstanding finance?

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