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KN07 YED

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2020
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN07 YED
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 161,767 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 161,767 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

slight smearing to wipers

Fail 20 Dec 2018 161,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 136,670 miles

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge 2254517 conti

Fail 28 Dec 2017 136,670 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

nearside front tyre very worn on outer edge 2254517 conti

Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 102,049 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres bald edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 73,534 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,534 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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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KN07 YED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 KN07 YED, 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 KN07 YED registered?

KN07 YED is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 December 2012.

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