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KN12 AXD

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

137,533 mi
Last recorded137,533 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 AXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 137,533 miles

engine cover and under trays obscuring some components

Pass 19 Dec 2024 134,739 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 133,179 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 116,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inside sidewall has a tear, not exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 100,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 86,418 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 84,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,607 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,074 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 56,659 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 42,692 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 33,071 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 25 Apr 2015 33,071 miles

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

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

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 AXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 AXD, 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 AXD registered?

KN12 AXD is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 AXD 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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