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KN62 FVT

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

141,442 mi
Last recorded141,442 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 141,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 132,415 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 120,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 120,295 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 109,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 100,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,874 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 80,420 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 80,080 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 71,797 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 61,249 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 50,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 39,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 31,403 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 FVT 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 FVT, 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 FVT registered?

KN62 FVT is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 October 2012.

Is KN62 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 FVT 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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