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KP62 AUT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,738 mi
Last recorded112,738 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 112,738 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 103,891 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 96,714 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/scored/ slight lip on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: front brake pads are getting low/ close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: ns/r metal brake pipe/pipes are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: os/r brake pads getting low/close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE : both rear brake disc are worn/ corroded/ slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 96,714 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE: both front brake discs are worn/scored/ slight lip on (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: front brake pads are getting low/ close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ADVISE: ns/r metal brake pipe/pipes are corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ADVISE: os/r brake pads getting low/close to sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/r tyre is getting low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ADVISE : both rear brake disc are worn/ corroded/ slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 86,328 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 76,900 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre is worn on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 67,439 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 52,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn with corroded lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 39,760 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 34,982 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 34,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 26,878 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 17,283 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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KP62 AUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KP62 AUT, 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 KP62 AUT registered?

KP62 AUT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 November 2012.

Is KP62 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 AUT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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