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KN12 YNJ

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,393 mi
Last recorded83,393 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jul 2026 83,393 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 73,375 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 64,371 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 56,188 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 46,940 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 39,012 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 37,688 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 33,297 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 29,628 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 27,284 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,116 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 22,282 miles

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish and split

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish also large splits to inner tyre wall

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 YNJ 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 100%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

KN12 YNJ is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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