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KN12 EFL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,336 mi
Last recorded45,336 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 45,336 miles

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

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

Offside Rear quarter damage near bumper

Fail 22 Aug 2019 45,336 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear quarter damage near bumper

Pass 16 Aug 2018 35,775 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 26,521 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 17,965 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 16,908 miles

front tyres splitting

Fail 15 Feb 2016 16,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2015 12,342 miles

Nearside front tyre has a deep cut but no cords found

offside front tyre outer edge perished

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 EFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EFL, 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 EFL registered?

KN12 EFL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is KN12 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 EFL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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