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KN12 XTV

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,275 mi
Last recorded163,275 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 XTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 163,275 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 163,275 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 158,440 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 152,599 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 152,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2021 148,108 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 143,225 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 138,811 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 130,032 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 115,728 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 80,387 miles

O/s front tyre unevenly worn & tread barely visible on outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Fail 11 May 2016 80,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/s front tyre unevenly worn & tread barely visible on outer shoulder

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-tray & engine cover hinders view to some testable items

Pass 12 May 2015 39,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 39,127 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 XTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

KN12 XTV is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KN12 XTV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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