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KN12 AUJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,923 mi
Last recorded134,923 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 AUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 134,923 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2025 129,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 199,026 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 106,248 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 106,231 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 143,480 miles

Data plug fallen through.

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just passed.

Fail 28 Feb 2022 143,478 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Data plug fallen through.

Nearside Rear seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted.

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear parking brake efficiency only just passed.

Pass 12 Mar 2021 75,769 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

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

tracking wear on front tyres

Fail 29 Jul 2020 70,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn low on outer shoulder

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

tracking wear on front tyres

Pass 28 Sep 2019 62,020 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 57,457 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 47,294 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 36,013 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 18,515 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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KN12 AUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KN12 AUJ, 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 KN12 AUJ registered?

KN12 AUJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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