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KN62 BUE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

108,088 mi
Last recorded108,088 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 108,088 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower suspension arm bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 107,002 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 106,442 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 106,178 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 106,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 98,438 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front both tyres worn on outer and inner edges

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on both edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coversills fitted

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Apr 2018 94,163 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear unable to carry out full seat belt inspection

near side wiper blade hits under bonnet panel

Pass 18 Sep 2017 88,151 miles

Offside Rear door is dented

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s wiper blade is deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2016 78,347 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 ON LIMIT inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights now correctly adjusted ()

n/s/f tyre is worn on outer edge and has damaged tread

Pass 21 Sep 2015 64,167 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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KN62 BUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 KN62 BUE, 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 KN62 BUE registered?

KN62 BUE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 8 November 2012.

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