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KN12 HJG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

229,469 mi
Last recorded229,469 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 229,469 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2025 229,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2024 208,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 208,975 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 187,812 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 187,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 165,570 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 145,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wheel repaired

Pass 20 Mar 2020 133,695 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 133,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid level low

Pass 15 Mar 2019 118,223 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 118,223 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 102,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 85,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 68,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2015 50,281 miles

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 HJG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJG, 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 HJG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN12 HJG shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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