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KN12 LGZ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

107,751 mi
Last recorded107,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 LGZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 107,751 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight surface corrosion; Rear sub frame, Rear coil springs, Exhaust

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 104,697 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2024 99,691 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight surface corrosion underside of vehicle.

Pass 28 Feb 2023 92,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2022 85,786 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 4 Mar 2021 77,610 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Slight corrosion; Exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2020 72,842 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2019 64,893 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 64,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,221 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 46,361 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 37,262 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 27,568 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 LGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel 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 LGZ, 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 LGZ registered?

KN12 LGZ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 LGZ 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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