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KN62 LAO

2012 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,903 mi
Last recorded144,903 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz C71,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2026 144,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inside sidewall splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Trays and Covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2025 138,592 miles

FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Fail 29 Aug 2025 138,545 miles

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

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

FULL UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jan 2024 126,752 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2023 119,603 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 112,825 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR tyres almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,508 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 98,431 miles

Zero emissions detected

Pass 24 Sep 2018 82,769 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 64,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 47,586 miles

Zero emissions detected at tailpipe

Pass 25 Sep 2015 34,093 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 LAO is a 2012 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LAO, 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 LAO registered?

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

Is KN62 LAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN62 LAO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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