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KN12 KUF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,837 mi
Last recorded149,837 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 149,837 miles

EXHAUST FLEXI STARTING TO SPLIT.

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 140,824 miles

Offside Front TYRE INNER SIDEWALL STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 10 May 2024 130,182 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 117,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 106,635 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2022 106,635 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH SIDES. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 May 2021 95,284 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2020 84,300 miles
Fail 11 May 2020 84,299 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 69,750 miles

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,753 miles

Both front torque strut bushes splitting

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 21 Apr 2017 57,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 46,863 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2015 33,862 miles

all four tyres worn on edges

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 KUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,148cc 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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

KN12 KUF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 May 2012.

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