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KP62 DTF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,906 mi
Last recorded160,906 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 DTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 160,906 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 132,295 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2025 132,209 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 127,917 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 122,644 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 103,633 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 103,524 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 91,832 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 76,108 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,886 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 75,885 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2019 75,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 67,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 56,794 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 47,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 36,949 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 36,949 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 36,436 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 DTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KP62 DTF, 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

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What year was KP62 DTF registered?

KP62 DTF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is KP62 DTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 DTF shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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