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KN62 EFW

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,278 mi
Last recorded131,278 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 EFW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 131,278 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN EDGES CRACKING INNER SIDEWALL

O/S/R TYR TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

SILL KIT FITTED

Pass 20 Sep 2025 117,616 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 103,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 103,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 93,825 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x4 and are cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,088 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 84,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 75,951 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 69,795 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 61,800 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 52,760 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 43,666 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 33,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F AND N/S/F TYRES CRACKING,CUTS TO N/S/F OUTER TYRE WALL.

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 25,345 miles

Front Wiper blades starting to smear windscreen.

Slight cuts to front and rear tyre walls.

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 EFW is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EFW, 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 EFW registered?

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

Is KN62 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 EFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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