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KN62 CUH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,159 mi
Last recorded119,159 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 119,159 miles

Coolant leak Need attention !!! ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on legal limit , Replace Asap (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Need attention !!!!! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 112,480 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just on the limit (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 112,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded line from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material line from caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2023 107,430 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured or light intensity slightly reduced than other side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Fail 23 Dec 2023 107,430 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured or light intensity slightly reduced than other side (4.4.3 (a))

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

Under tray fitted , not allowing full inspection.

Pass 17 Sep 2022 103,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2022 103,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 92,149 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 92,130 miles

Front Registration plate insecure cracked in half (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 85,096 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 78,128 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

engine and under body covers fitted not allowing a full vehicle inspection

Pass 8 Sep 2018 69,180 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2018 69,180 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 58,605 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 45,387 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 33,612 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 CUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KN62 CUH, 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 CUH registered?

KN62 CUH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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