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KP62 ZFN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,311 mi
Last recorded135,311 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP62 ZFN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 135,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS BEEN MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play HAS BEEN MARKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 130,621 miles

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine trays covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 130,617 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine trays covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 117,217 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged and nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2023 117,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2022 102,830 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

emissions too clean too register

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 24 May 2022 102,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.51 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 19 May 2021 93,902 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 May 2020 75,574 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 61,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 52,599 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 42,062 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 33,544 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 25,659 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

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 ZFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZFN, 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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KP62 ZFN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 November 2012.

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