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KN12 WDC

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

125,762 mi
Last recorded125,762 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 WDC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 125,762 miles

Front pads wearing thin inside edge plus discs's lipped

Fail 17 Apr 2018 125,762 miles

Front pads wearing thin inside edge plus discs's lipped

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 108,997 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 108,897 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearwards lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2016 90,747 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2015 71,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 71,861 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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 WDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

KN12 WDC is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 WDC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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