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KN62 FVH

2012 Mercedes-benz C

White Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

169,506 mi
Last recorded169,506 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 FVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 169,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 169,506 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 155,399 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 138,621 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2020 138,543 miles

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

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2019 120,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. and offside rear (1.4.2 (a) (i))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2018 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 79,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 50,301 miles

Child seat fitted at N/S/F unable to check seatbelt

Fail 23 Sep 2016 50,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted at N/S/F unable to check seatbelt

Pass 15 Sep 2015 24,760 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 FVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in White with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FVH, 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 FVH registered?

KN62 FVH is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 24 September 2012.

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