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KN12 NKG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,585 mi
Last recorded113,585 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 NKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 113,585 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2026 113,562 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Brake locking device ineffective parking brake ratchet not working (1.1.21 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 105,919 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 99,091 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 92,431 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 86,132 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 82,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 May 2020 82,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 72,227 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 72,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 59,502 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 51,786 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended castor arm bush splitting (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended castor arm bush perishing (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slight weeping oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 42,540 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 31,257 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 NKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NKG, 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 NKG registered?

KN12 NKG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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