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KN62 FVE

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,342 mi
Last recorded93,342 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 FVE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,342 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 93,279 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 85,182 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2025 85,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 76,892 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 68,206 miles

Both front tyres wearing uneven

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 60,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords + edge wear + worn 3/4mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Offside Rear tyre edge + worn 3/4mm

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

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

full undertrays + covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2021 53,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 50,463 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,463 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 48,290 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 44,575 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 41,045 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2016 60,482 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 34,057 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 FVE is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FVE, 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 FVE registered?

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

Is KN62 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 FVE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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