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KN62 CVE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 127,047 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 110,900 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 110,900 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 100,973 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2023 96,521 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

front & rear brake pads low

main brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2022 92,579 miles

both main brake pipes at rear & offside front brake pipe all corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2021 142,668 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 84,487 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 80,455 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 2 Oct 2018 69,204 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parkbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 69,204 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment Parkbrake (1.1.18 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,539 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 59,539 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 4 Oct 2016 50,133 miles

front wipers smear screen

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 12 Sep 2015 35,177 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing bold on inner edge

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 CVE 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 75%.

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 CVE, 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 CVE registered?

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

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