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KN12 XZB

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

111,688 mi
Last recorded111,688 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN12 XZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 111,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 111,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect weld cracked on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured two cracks on inner rim (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort weak

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 97,688 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2020 80,394 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front and rear discs worn and pads low

Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 72,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens unit badly damaged but serviceable.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

TPM light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 72,476 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Light lens unit badly damaged but serviceable.

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

TPM light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 54,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged and repaired with glue

Pass 23 Sep 2016 42,548 miles

dent in left hand front inner rim

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 42,162 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both front tyres large cut inner side walls (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres edging off

dent in left hand front inner rim

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 17 Jul 2015 26,016 miles

Plastic under trays obscuring view of some componants

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 XZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XZB, 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 XZB registered?

KN12 XZB is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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