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KN12 FKM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

126,623 mi
Last recorded126,623 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 126,623 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2025 126,304 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 114,369 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2024 113,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 101,704 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 93,861 miles
Pass 16 May 2021 82,661 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 82,263 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020
Pass 7 Mar 2019 72,565 miles

Nearside Rear Inner cut intyre wall no cords exposed

Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 53,330 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 33,021 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 FKM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FKM, 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 FKM registered?

KN12 FKM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is KN12 FKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 FKM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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