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KN12 FKJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,388 mi
Last recorded52,388 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 FKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 52,388 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 52,387 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 49,217 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 49,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 46,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2022 44,240 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2021 41,970 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2020 41,160 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2019 38,348 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 33,862 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 28,241 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 24,336 miles

under covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2015 19,849 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 17,372 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 FKJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FKJ, 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 FKJ registered?

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

Is KN12 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 FKJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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