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DG12 KNC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 KNC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 92,461 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded including suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 88,848 miles
Fail 27 May 2025 88,847 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2024 85,732 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 85,732 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 81,225 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 30 May 2022 58,938 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 51,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 45,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 45,080 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front lower ball joint boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 31 May 2019 38,320 miles

both front tyres slight edge wear and perishing

Fail 31 May 2019 38,320 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

both front tyres slight edge wear and perishing

Pass 31 May 2018 31,702 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 23,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear, perishing and splitting to inner sidewall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm with inner and outer edge wear and inner sidewall splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has inner and outer edge wear, perishing and splitting to inner sidewall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm with inner and outer edge wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 12,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,880 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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DG12 KNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DG12 KNC, 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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DG12 KNC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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