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KN12 UOE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Red Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,793 mi
Last recorded88,793 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 UOE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 88,793 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 88,793 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 87,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 69,981 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advise under trays fitted

Fail 7 Sep 2023 69,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front flexi pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

advise under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,924 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 56,492 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 54,598 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 52,278 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 48,653 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,283 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Windscreen ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 42,152 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,338 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 28,446 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 UOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Red 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 UOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN12 UOE registered?

KN12 UOE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is KN12 UOE safe to buy?

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