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KN62 EGF

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,638 mi
Last recorded85,638 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 85,638 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2026 85,632 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 77,730 miles

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

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

parkbrake borderline

Fail 8 May 2025 77,729 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 70,510 miles

os parkbrake low

Pass 27 May 2023 62,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2023 62,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 54,360 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 45,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 41,666 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn with 'lipped' edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 26 May 2020 41,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall sliced (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall sliced (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn with 'lipped' edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm & wearing on inside edge with cracks developing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2019 37,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge & developing cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2018 33,285 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 24,697 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads approx. 5mm (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs slightly worn (3.5.1i)

engine cover & under tray fittted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 19,424 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 5mm (3.5.1g)

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

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 EGF 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 73.3%.

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 EGF, 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 EGF registered?

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

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