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KP62 LFV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,174 mi
Last recorded159,174 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 LFV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 159,174 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 139,398 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 139,397 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 123,651 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 123,651 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 108,695 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 108,695 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 93,599 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,121 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 77,678 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2019 77,678 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,747 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 58,954 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slight on inner edge

offside and nearside rear tyres worn in middle close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2016 53,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on very inner outer edges

Offside Front tyre worn slight on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,364 miles

nearside front tyre worn slight on outer edge

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 LFV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LFV, 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 LFV registered?

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

Is KP62 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP62 LFV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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