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KN12 ORA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

264,987 mi
Last recorded264,987 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 ORA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 264,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 264,982 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

pad warning lamp on

Fail 9 Mar 2023 264,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated does not release (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 245,200 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2022 244,692 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 232,629 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

hand brake release handle broken

Pass 26 Sep 2020 206,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges 225/40/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner/outer edges 225/40/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/35/18 y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 178,025 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 178,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed also bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tester advise vehicle not to be driven

Pass 24 Aug 2019 178,024 miles

Nearside Front has a bulge on inner sidewall

Offside Front has a bulge on inner sidewall also bald on edge also has cords visible on inner sidewall

tester advise vehicle not to be driven as a blowout is eminent

Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,324 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 108,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 75,115 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 74,597 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 46,475 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 45,967 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL DAMAGED - NOT TO CORDS, ADVISE REPLACED.

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 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

KN12 ORA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 ORA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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