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KN12 XXF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 149,669 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe under the floor at the rear of the vehicle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Sep 2022 131,143 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Sep 2022 129,587 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 103,466 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,488 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 87,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 66,970 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 62,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 62,646 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 61,393 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 53,985 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,580 miles

both front tyres outer have deep cuts

offside front wiper smearing

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 XXF is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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