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KN12 JWF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,507 mi
Last recorded106,507 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 JWF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,507 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 98,020 miles

rear sub frame corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2024 87,792 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 77,007 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 77,006 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 68,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 59,284 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 52,904 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 43,143 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 37,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 30,450 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,789 miles

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Fail 18 Mar 2016 24,789 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Valve heavily deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)

Exhaust emissions tested but to clean to register

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,828 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 JWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,987cc 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 JWF, 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 JWF registered?

KN12 JWF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 JWF 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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