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KN12 OVG

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,210 mi
Last recorded73,210 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 OVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 73,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 73,208 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 66,783 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2022 66,783 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central fluid leak

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 54,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake bind (intermitent)

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 54,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake bind (intermitent)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 49,925 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2020 49,922 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 40,130 miles

damage to nsf and osf tyre walls

Fail 28 Dec 2018 40,130 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

damage to nsf and osf tyre walls

Pass 13 Oct 2017 31,639 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 31,014 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 21,911 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,329 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 11,658 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front and rear tread where it meets the sidewall heavily perished and cracking not exposing cord at present (255/35r18 rear )

offside front inner tyre sidewall has a deep cut not to the cords 225/40r18

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 OVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OVG, 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 OVG registered?

KN12 OVG is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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