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KP62 LEJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,383 mi
Last recorded49,383 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 49,383 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 49,383 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm bushes front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2025 40,125 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 39,531 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 37,927 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 37,927 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 33,446 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 33,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 31,401 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 23,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 21,724 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 18,765 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 18,471 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 16,563 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,730 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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 LEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White 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 KP62 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

KP62 LEJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 November 2012.

Is KP62 LEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 LEJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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