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KN12 XWK

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

168,226 mi
Last recorded168,226 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 168,226 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 139,045 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 119,666 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 106,603 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 95,228 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 84,657 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 84,655 miles

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2019 73,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 63,501 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 51,715 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 38,326 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 29,768 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 28,244 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 XWK is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

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

Is KN12 XWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN12 XWK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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