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KN12 JWO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,104 mi
Last recorded108,104 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 JWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 108,104 miles

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose surface corrosion

Fail 2 Dec 2025 108,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

o/s/f metal brake pipe to flexi hose surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 94,966 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 90,156 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 83,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 83,054 miles

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 75,825 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 68,711 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 68,711 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 255/35 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,175 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 62,175 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Oct 2018 56,031 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 56,009 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))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2017 50,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Sep 2017 50,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 40,107 miles

engine covers and lower covers fitted

rear seats folded at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 28,924 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 JWO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 JWO, 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 JWO registered?

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

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