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KN12 OPU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Beige Petrol 2148cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,586 mi
Last recorded109,586 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 109,586 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 101,166 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 92,291 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 84,387 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 77,931 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 70,916 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 70,916 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 66,002 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 57,327 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Mar 2018 48,682 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Mar 2017 38,978 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,450 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 28,857 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 28,857 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Beige with a 2,148cc petrol 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 OPU, 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 OPU registered?

KN12 OPU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

Is KN12 OPU safe to buy?

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