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KN62 KZL

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,102 mi
Last recorded86,102 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 86,102 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2025 81,537 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 69,009 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 69,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 54,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 43,728 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 33,847 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 33,832 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 32,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has a nail in the inner edge ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 31,383 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn low from inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front windscreen has a stonechip

Pass 20 Sep 2018 27,656 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 24,881 miles

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

front brake discs badly scored+worn/lipped (strong advice)

front brake pads worn low

offside front tyre tread has a serious deep cracks

rear brake pads wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 21 Sep 2016 21,460 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing low

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 16 Sep 2015 18,063 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 18,063 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 KZL 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 86.7%.

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 KZL, 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 KZL registered?

KN62 KZL is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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The MOT history for KN62 KZL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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