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KN12 XUM

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

88,679 mi
Last recorded88,679 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 88,679 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 85,218 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,456 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 73,374 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 73,373 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel both (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 66,966 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 66,965 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,731 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 53,007 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2019 50,871 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2018 46,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 42,969 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 42,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 37,974 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 36,240 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 28,334 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking on outer sidewalls

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer shoulders

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner sidewall(no cords showing)

Pass 15 May 2015 28,334 miles

both front tyres slightly perished/cracking on outer sidewalls

both front tyres wearing on inner/outer shoulders

both rear tyres nearing legal limit

o/s/f tyre cuts on inner sidewall(no cords showing)

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 XUM 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 76.5%.

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 XUM, 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 XUM registered?

KN12 XUM is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 17 May 2012.

Is KN12 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 XUM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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