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KN62 KZO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,179 mi
Last recorded158,179 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN62 KZO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 158,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 145,702 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2024 145,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 137,388 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 137,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 115,117 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 95,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 77,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 65,029 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 57,080 miles

Bootspace full obscuring some components.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Osf tyre cut on the outer wall

Slight play in the osf and nsf wheel bearings.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 26 Sep 2017 56,828 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Bootspace full obscuring some components.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Osf tyre cut on the outer wall

Slight play in the osf and nsf wheel bearings.

Under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 29 Sep 2016 48,104 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 48,091 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Covers & undertrays fitted

Windscreen damaged zone 'b' outside drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2015 34,343 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

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 KZO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KZO, 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 KZO registered?

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

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