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KN62 EFU

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

147,983 mi
Last recorded147,983 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 EFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2025 147,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 140,279 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 140,273 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 129,566 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and Offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 117,136 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated REAR (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY ONLY JUST MET (16%

Pass 6 Feb 2021 106,574 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,711 miles

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,115 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2019 85,115 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,582 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 68,127 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Aug 2017 59,430 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 51,104 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 47,109 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2015 35,703 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 EFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EFU, 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 KN62 EFU registered?

KN62 EFU is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 20 September 2012.

Is KN62 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 EFU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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