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KN62 FWL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2987cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,635 mi
Last recorded187,635 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 187,635 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 180,757 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 158,667 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 158,667 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 132,591 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres getting low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,269 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,267 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2021 103,769 miles

rear tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 17 Aug 2020 91,261 miles

Oil leak

Osr brake is binding slightly

Pass 16 Aug 2019 77,349 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 60,361 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 42,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 21,575 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Sep 2015 19,997 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 FWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,987cc diesel 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 FWL, 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 FWL registered?

KN62 FWL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 FWL 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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