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KN12 FLG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,628 mi
Last recorded115,628 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 FLG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 115,628 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 108,901 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,263 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 92,824 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 85,604 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 78,600 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 74,536 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 65,597 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriating

Part of centre stop light not working

Fail 21 Mar 2019 65,594 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside front tyre sidewall deteriating

Part of centre stop light not working

Pass 21 Mar 2018 56,786 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 46,713 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 37,627 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 28,741 miles

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

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 FLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver 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 FLG, 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 FLG registered?

KN12 FLG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 FLG 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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