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DG12 KNN

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

82,717 mi
Last recorded82,717 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 KNN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 82,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 82,717 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 80,175 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2024 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 73,501 miles

Advise offside rear bumper damage

Pass 6 Jan 2022 70,602 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 66,478 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 63,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 61,327 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 58,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 55,379 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,403 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 27,414 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 27,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 KNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KNN, 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 DG12 KNN registered?

DG12 KNN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is DG12 KNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 KNN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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