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KN12 AVD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,130 mi
Last recorded107,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 AVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 107,130 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 103,547 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 101,450 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 97,837 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 97,837 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 90,939 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 87,597 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 83,838 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre bolt in tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,021 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,810 miles

emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 Mar 2016 50,842 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 38,388 miles

Oil leak

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 AVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 KN12 AVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 AVD registered?

KN12 AVD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is KN12 AVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 AVD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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