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KN12 UOA

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,903 mi
Last recorded88,903 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 88,903 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,090 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 85,188 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 82,886 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 80,193 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 77,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 73,051 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2019 73,051 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 66,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 56,488 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 56,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 51,558 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 15 May 2015 37,123 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

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 UOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

KN12 UOA is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is KN12 UOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 UOA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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