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KN12 YLH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,622 mi
Last recorded36,622 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 36,622 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 36,299 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 34,916 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 33,992 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 33,132 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 31,733 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,574 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 28,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 28,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear steel pipe to rear flexible brake hose under rear part of plastic undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe to front flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front rear pipe to rear flexible brake hose underneath under rear plastic undertray (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre has cut in side wall on rim protector part of tyre / wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre getting low 2.7 mm tread depth

Pass 18 May 2018 23,778 miles

Vehicle fitted with plastic under trays unable to view all brake pipes and fuel lines.

Pass 30 May 2017 20,722 miles

Nearside Front slight damage to sidewall

Pass 27 May 2016 17,585 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 22 May 2015 12,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre perishing

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 YLH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey 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 YLH, 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 YLH registered?

KN12 YLH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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