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KN12 KCC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

37,549 mi
Last recorded37,549 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 KCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 37,549 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 36,434 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 35,014 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 33,327 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 31,775 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 30,122 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 28,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 26,935 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 25,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 23,199 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 23,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 21,692 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 19,484 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 KCC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol 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 KCC, 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 KCC registered?

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

Is KN12 KCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 KCC 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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