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KN12 WDF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,647 mi
Last recorded48,647 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,647 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 46,771 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 46,771 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 45,237 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 45,214 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s & o/s (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 43,681 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 43,680 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 42,301 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 41,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 41,347 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 38,583 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 1 May 2018 36,297 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 36,297 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 33,473 miles

Nearside ront tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 20 Apr 2016 30,645 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 28,245 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 26,395 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 WDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WDF, 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 WDF registered?

KN12 WDF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 April 2012.

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